Perfect Gift

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it." 
-Matthew 12:45-46 (NASB)

Christmas is over.  The gifts have been given and unwrapped.  All of the time and stress put into finding the "perfect" gift is over for now.  The joy we get in giving and receiving gifts makes us feel good, but there is a greater gift that awaits!

Heaven is like that perfect gift or that perfect pearl of great value.  When we see it, we will know it.  The difference is that the kingdom of heaven is greater than any gift we could find on earth.  It's greater than anything we could imagine!  The joy we experience in heaven will never end!  If we were shopping for a gift and encountered heaven, we would be willing to sell everything we have for a piece of it.  The good news is that we don't have to sell everything for it.  All we have to do to experience heaven is accept God's gift of forgiveness given to us through His Son!

Prepare for heaven by accepting God's perfect gift!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for sending Your Son so that I can be forgiven.  Help me to fully accept Your gift and to live my life for You.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen.