The Perfect Gift

Today, I don't have a Bible verse or passage to write about. Today, I am just talking from the heart. I am just so blessed today, and it got me thinking.

Today is my Dad's birthday. For his birthday, me and two of my siblings gave him a ceiling fan. I was really excited to get it for him because he is hard to buy gifts for. But I knew this was a gift that he would want, that he will use, and that he would appreciate. That made me so happy! It is so wonderful to give someone a gift that you know they want, and that it's going to make them happy!!! There is no better feeling than the anticipation of having that special someone open a gift that is just perfect for them.

This got me thinking. It makes me wonder if God feels that way about the Gift He has given us. When He sent His Son, did He feel joy because He knew He gave us a gift that we so desperately need, that is so perfect? I think He did, even though it was a huge sacrifice for Him to do so. And when someone is coming to a point in his/her life where he/she is going to accept Christ as his/her Savior, does God get all excited, just like I did when my Dad opened his gift today? I am sure God does, and not only God, but all the heavenly hosts as well!

And when God sees His children living a life that pleases Him because of His Wonderful Gift, I believe He is overjoyed. He is elated because He knows that He gave us a new life in His Son. And His happiness must surpass anything we can imagine. It's a happiness that is a million times stronger than mine was when I gave that fan to my Dad. It has to be, because God is fathomless!

So, the next time you get excited to give that perfect gift to someone, because you just know it is exactly the right thing, remember that God gave you the Perfect Gift. He knows it is exactly what you need now and forever.