The True Gift, The Tragedy, The True Solution

What's a gift? A gift is something given. It's a simple as that. But, how about the true gift? In Christianity, the true gift is very simple but also very complex. The true gift in Christianity if salvation. Why is it called "The True Gift"? Are there any other "true gifts"? For Christians, there is not. Why isn't there any other true gifts? It's because the true gift is from God. God only gives us one way, one chance to restore the broken relationship between Him and us and the way and the chance is through salvation. Only one way. Only one chance. Only ONE TRUE GIFT. 

But, the tragedy behind the salvation from God to human occurred just after God created man. He created Adam and Eve, together they lived side by side, supporting each other. But, the tragedy came when the serpent, a snake, came and convinced Eve to break God's law. Strangely, Eve never hesitated to break the law because she, after meeting the snake, went unsure about God's commands ad she doubted it. The rest is history. Eve ate the fruit and then she gave it to Adam and they both sinned. They were punished and because of their sin, we now have a sinful nature. 

What's the meaning of sin actually? The Greek word used to describe "sin" actually means "to miss the mark". So, we can conclude that by sinning, we have actually missed God's intention in creating us. We have failed to obey God and by missing the mark and the commandments of our Creator, we are to be punished and we deserve it. But, the true solution then came. Man can only earn salvation if he's sinless. But, no man is sinless. We are all sinful. So, God gave us the solution for this problem. It's our Lord and the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, salvation for man was made possible. Through faith in Jesus, we can redeem ourselves and God's solution, by sending Jesus Christ to this sinful world, has reconciled man and made man acceptable once more. 

But, is the true solution free? It's free, when you believe in Jesus. That's the thing which is amazing about our God. He's so holy, sovereign and just but He's also loving and merciful. How could He actually sacrifice His own son for creatures that are not even worthy enough to be a part of God's concern! But He cares about us. He has already loved us before we even knew He existed. Before we even realized His presence. He has already been our and only Father. 

So, what I can say here is that as a Christian whose life has been saved through faith in Jesus, we should be grateful. Not just grateful but most grateful. The salvation is so priceless that we can't pay for it yet God grant it for free! If you were a man  with high IQ knew about Christ, I would love and surely say that you are a stupid if you don't believe in Him! So, think about it and remember, today could be your last day on earth. Why risking going to hell if you  can go to heaven? It's easy. Just open your heart and say, I believe in you, Jesus and I want you to be my savior and my one and only Lord.

Ephesians 2:8-9

  

For it's by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it's the gift of God - not by works so that no one can boast.