[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Unwrap His Gifts of Grace

[Maggie Stringer]

Devotion by Max Lucado

Much has been said about Jesus’ gift of the cross. But what of the other
gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns, the garments taken by the
soldiers? Have you taken time to open these gifts?

He didn’t have to give us these gifts, you know. The only required act for
our salvation was the shedding of blood. Yet he did much more, so much
more. Search the scene of the cross and what do you find? A wine-soaked
sponge. A sign. Two crosses beside Christ. Divine gifts intended to stir
that moment, that split second when your face will brighten, and your eyes
will widen, and God will hear you whisper, “You did this for me?”

Dare we think such thoughts? Let’s unwrap these gifts of grace as if for
the first time. Pause and listen. Perchance you will hear Him whisper, “I
did it just for you.”
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