The Other Side of the Gift

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Isaiah 9:6-7 is a Messianic prophecy, "Unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given." First, "a child is born" in the natural. But second, "a Son is given". Given means existed before; came from somewhere else, given by someone else. Messiah didn't become a son. He always was and was given. His life was a gift given to us. First for the Jewish people and second to everyone else. The life of Messiah, 'a gift' can't just be known about, but must be received or rejected. This is the issue of salvation. As many as received him, they became children of God. The key aspect of Messiah's life on earth is summed up in these words, 'Gift' and 'Given.' So the key characteristic of your life must be that you have received that gift. Signs of a life that has received a gift, is a life of gratitude; a life of thankfulness; a joyful and blessed life. Is that you? Live a life of gratefulness and grace. For unto you a Son is given that you might live a life of blessing, thanksgiving and joy unto Him.

From Message #940 - Power of the Gift