“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Christmas is a time of giving gifts. The gifts we enjoy giving are the ones we give to those we love. Consider how we give and receive gifts from one another compared with how God’s Gift was given and received.

Our gifts are a way of expressing our love—often in a token manner. God’s Gift was infinitely more than a token.
We give gifts because it is Christmas. God did not give a Gift the first Christmas because it was Christmas. The first Christmas was, because God gave a Gift.
We often want to give gifts that are as valuable as we can afford. God gave the life of His only begotten Son. What greater value?
When we give a gift, we expect [or at least hope] that the gift will be appreciated. God’s Gift was mocked and crucified.
When someone crosses us, they are liable to be dropped from our gift list. God gave His Son knowing how we would refuse Him. Then, even after those who receive Him do so, we continue to sin; but God never drops us from His gift list.

Can you think of other comparisons that would highlight God’s great love and the value of His Christmas Gift? Isn’t the Lord wonderful?