The God of Second Chances

Scott McFarland
12/03/23 - Sun AM Worship

Every now and then, I get invitations to give to causes or groups.  Some of these I have given to in the past, and some are new.  Many times, included in these letters is a promise of a thank you gift for giving.  It might be a shirt or a bag, or it might be a bumper sticker, a picture or something decorative.  You've probably gotten those letters too...they seem to be a daily occurrence during the holidays.

I have always thought God's gift of his Son Jesus to be incredibly special and unique.  It is a no strings attached, no donation necessary, undeserved response to a problem we created!  Seriously, when was the last time you messed something up and someone offered to not only fix it, but to do so at their expense! (i.e., Adam and Eve)  The gift of Jesus is totally unique, which is why we'll be talking about it for the next few weeks:  why He came, what it means for us, and how to accept this most precious gift of all gifts.

This week, and the weeks following, invite a friend.  Chances are good that your friends are more receptive about coming to church this time of year more than any other.  Tey need to hear about the Most Important Gift!  What better time than now, when we are thinking about giving and all that Christmas means?

~Scott McFarland