Wrapped

Gift-wrapping is a project for me.  My immediate and extended family actually exchange fewer gifts now, but with the Grands … well, it’s a sweet gift explosion!

 

Dr. Luke uses that intriguing Christmas word, “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7).  One of my precious daughter-in-loves has taken on my gift-wrapping project this year!  What a blessing!  As Believers, we cannot fully appreciate all wrapped in those simple cloths that Bethlehem night.  Here’s a few descriptions given in Scripture: Almighty One (Rev 1:8), Bread of Life (John 6:35), Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Deliverer (1 Thess 1:10), Good Shepherd (John 10:11), I Am (John 8:58), Light of the World (John 8:12), Savior (Luke 2:11), Mighty One (Isaiah 60:16), Our Hope (1 Timothy 1:1), Peace (Eph 2:14), Redeemer (Job 19:25), Son of the Most High (Luke 1:32), The Word (John 1:1) – oh, and there’s many more!  Especially relevant to this gift-giving season, Paul writes, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." (2 Cor 9:15).  A gift that cannot even be adequately described!  Jesus – God’s Indescribable Gift to man!  Jesus – King of all kings, Lord of all lords, Gift of all gifts … descended from heaven, presented to man in human form, sweetly and tenderly wrapped.  This should bring a new dimension, new meaning to any wrapping project!  Ponder this while you’re wrapping this season!