Friday, December 19, 2008,
Ephesians 1:2-6

The count down is on. Five more shopping days until Christmas. I know the stores are packed. People are hustling to buy those last few perfect gifts. It always happens like this. Doesn't it?

As I read this text, I thought about what Paul was conveying to the church in Ephesus. Paul wanted them to know that they should 1) give thanks to God, 2) understand that spiritual blessings abound, 3) know of God's love, 4) the perfect gift is at hand, and it is free. This is also a message for each of us. All of these point to what we will be celebrating next week.

Oh yea, Christmas is coming sisters and brothers. The perfect gift is at hand. And let me reiterate the apostle Paul. It's free.

Emmanuel,
Pastor Dawn