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As we wrap up another Christmas season, many of us reflect on the gifts we’ve given and received. Some gifts are practical, some are sentimental, and some are simply tokens of love and appreciation. But the greatest gift we celebrate this time of year is one we could never earn or deserve: the gift of God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

The Bible reminds us in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” This extraordinary gift came wrapped in the humility of a manger, offered freely to a broken world. God’s grace isn’t something we work for or achieve—it’s His unmerited favor, extended to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Christmas is the ultimate reminder of grace. Jesus left the splendor of heaven to walk among us, to bear our sin, and to restore our relationship with God. He didn’t come because we were good enough; He came because we couldn’t save ourselves. Romans 5:8 declares, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” That’s the beauty of grace—it meets us where we are and transforms us into what God created us to be.

As we head into the new year, let’s not pack away the wonder of Christmas with the decorations. Let’s carry the truth of God’s grace with us every day, sharing the love of Christ with a world that desperately needs Him. The greatest gift we can give others is to tell them about the One who came to save them.

Take a moment today to thank God for His indescribable gift. Reflect on His grace, rejoice in His love, and renew your commitment to live for Him. The celebration of Christmas doesn’t end on December 25th—it continues in the hearts of those who know and share His amazing grace. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!