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The Gift That Keeps Giving

Each Christmas, believers return to the story that has shaped their faith for generations. They read again from Luke 2 and the other gospel accounts. They look back to Isaiah’s prophecy of Emmanuel—God with us—the Christ child born of a virgin, sent for the redemption of mankind. These Scriptures remind the church that Christmas is rooted in the greatest act of generosity the world has ever known.

This season naturally stirs a spirit of giving. While holiday sales, gift exchanges, Giving Tuesday campaigns, and a steady stream of advertising often fill the landscape, something deeper moves within the hearts of God’s people. The impulse to give is ultimately tied to the heart and character of God Himself.

John 3:16 reveals perfect generosity: “God so loved the world that He gave…” His giving flowed from love, and His gift—His one and only Son—was unlike any other. Through Jesus, God offered the world salvation, hope, and everlasting life. If God placed eternity in the human heart, then it is no surprise that giving—sacrificial, joyful, love-driven giving—feels so meaningful.

This truth directly connects to the life of the local church.

The ongoing ministry of a church is sustained through the faithful generosity of God’s people. When individuals give, they are not merely supporting operations—they are investing in eternity. Their gifts help create opportunities for the gospel to be preached, for families to be discipled, for children and students to grow in faith, for mission partners to be encouraged, and for those far from God to encounter the hope of Jesus.

Year-end generosity plays a significant role in strengthening the church today and planting seeds for the future. A single gift given in obedience this Christmas may impact someone’s eternity in the coming year.

As the Christmas season unfolds, and as gifts are exchanged and God’s goodness is celebrated, believers are encouraged to give generously to the work of their local church. Every gift matters, and God multiplies each act of obedience in ways far beyond what can be seen.

May this Christmas season be filled with joy, peace, and the blessing that comes from giving as God has first given.