“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger...” Lk.2 ESV
Presents are wrapped. I think one reason for this is that it builds the anticipation of joy in both the giver and receiver; the unveiling not just the gift but the very act of sharing between friends. Gifts are given and they are also received. A gift that isn't received is no gift at all. It is the receiving of the gift that completes the joy of giving it. So it is with the greatest gift. What is God's offer of forgiveness if we do not accept it from Him. What is the gift of Jesus if men reject Him. The gift finds it highest value when people humbly receive it and discover its blessing. 12/18/2010 Conversations Within ts (Gunterhill AL)
Just me trying to be honest with God.
