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Today is Christmas, and I want to share a special gift with you not wrapped in paper or tied with ribbons, but wrapped in words, faith, and gratitude. Christmas is more than lights, food, or presents under the tree. For Christians, it is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Whatever I receive in life whether small or great, whether material or spiritual I now see as a gift from God. And after I came to know Him personally, I learned to give thanks for everything. That is the true meaning of Christmas: gratitude, faith, and love.

The Greatest Gift: Jesus Christ

Christmas is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is not just a holiday; it is a holy day.

John 3:16 (KJV): For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

This verse reminds us that Christmas is about God’s love. He gave His Son as the ultimate gift not wrapped in gold, but wrapped in humility, born in a manger. That gift was not temporary; it was eternal. Through Jesus, we receive salvation, forgiveness, and hope.

Christmas Gifts vs. God’s Gifts

When we think of Christmas, we often think of presents. We exchange gifts with family and friends, and it brings joy. But the gifts we receive from God are far greater:

Life itself Every breath is a gift.

Family and relationships The people we love are blessings.

Health and healing Even struggles like my diabetes became gifts, because they opened my eyes to discipline and faith.

Opportunities Work, financial growth, and even small daily income are gifts from God.

Faith The greatest gift is knowing Him and walking with Him daily.

Whatever I receive, I now see it as coming from His hand. And that changes everything. Even difficulties become opportunities. Even sickness becomes a lesson. Even small blessings become treasures.

Gratitude: The Heart of Christmas

Before I knew God, I often complained. I wanted more, I wanted better, I wanted bigger. But after I came to know Him, I realized that gratitude is the key to joy.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV): In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Christmas reminds me to give thanks for everything. Not just the good things, but even the struggles. Because every moment is part of God’s plan. Every gift, whether big or small, is from Him.

My Personal Journey of Gratitude

When I was sick with diabetes, I thought it was the end. But God turned it into a beginning. My sickness became my teacher. My weakness became my strength. My struggle became my opportunity.

Through that journey, I learned discipline. I learned patience. I learned to trust God. And I learned to see every blessing as His gift.

Now, even when I earn small daily income online, I see it as His provision. Even when I wake up healthy, I see it as His mercy. Even when I face challenges, I see them as His lessons.

Christmas reminds me to be thankful for all of it.

The Meaning of Christmas as a Christian

For Christians, Christmas is not about Santa Claus, reindeer, or snow. It is about Christ. The word itself says it: Christ-mas. It is the celebration of Christ.

The meaning of Christmas is:

• Love God loved us so much that He gave His Son.
• Hope Jesus’ birth brought hope to a broken world.
• Peace Through Him, we find peace with God.
• Joy True joy is not in material gifts, but in spiritual salvation.
• Gratitude Every blessing is a reminder of His goodness.

When we understand this, Christmas becomes more than a holiday. It becomes a holy reminder of God’s love.

Sharing the Gift With Others

Christmas is not just about receiving; it is about giving. Just as God gave us His Son, we are called to give to others love, kindness, forgiveness, and encouragement.

This blog post is my gift to you, my readers. I may not wrap it in paper, but I wrap it in sincerity. I want you to know that whatever you are going through, God’s love is real. His gifts are available to you. And His greatest gift, Jesus, is for everyone.

Lessons From My Journey

Here are the lessons I learned that I want to share with you this Christmas:

1. Every gift is from God. Whether big or small, material or spiritual, it comes from Him.
2. Gratitude changes everything. When you give thanks, even struggles become blessings.
3. Discipline is a gift. My diabetes taught me discipline, and that discipline opened financial opportunities.
4. Faith is the foundation. Without God, gifts feel empty. With Him, gifts become meaningful.
5. Christmas is about Christ. Never forget the reason for the season.

Bible Verses to Reflect On This Christmas

• James 1:17 (KJV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…
• Romans 6:23 (KJV) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
• Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…

These verses remind us that Christmas is about gifts not from stores, but from God.

Conclusion: My Christmas Gift to You

Today, on Christmas, I give you this gift: my story, my gratitude, and my faith.

Whatever you receive today whether a present, a meal, or simply the gift of life remember that it is from God. And when you know Him, you will see that every moment, every blessing, and even every struggle is part of His perfect gift.

Christmas is the celebration of Jesus, the greatest gift of all. And when we know Him, we learn to give thanks for everything.

So my Christmas message to you is simple: Be grateful. Be faithful. Be joyful. Because every gift is from God, and His love is the reason we celebrate.

Ones again thank you very much for your time

Reynaldo M. Oliva