Unopened gifts are often tucked behind the tree, undiscovered at the back of the mailbox, or arrive a few days or weeks after the Christmas morning frenzy.

The ultimate gift of Jesus’ life delivers four gifts that often go unopened.

Peace with God

Since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith in Jesus Christ, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 NLT

No more running or hiding.  God isn’t out to spank you or abandon you or withhold his love from you.  He offers a fresh start with no regrets.

Are you willing to accept the gift of Jesus, as payment for all your poor choices?

Peace of God

Jesus tells us, I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart.  And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.  So don't be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT

The peace of God is within you in the person of the Holy Spirit and fills us with hope, courage, and wisdom.

Have you misplaced this gift?

Begin again your journey of following Jesus.

Peace with Self

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 NASB

No more self-loathing or self-sabotage.  No more acting out because you feel bad about being bad.  Jesus' peace brings truth into our hearts and minds and sets us free.

Peace with Others

...as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 CSB

As we experience Jesus extending peace to ourselves we begin to offer it freely to others.  Freely we received -- freely we give.  As best we can we choose forgiveness, not payback, as did Jesus.

Reflect

Which of these have you not yet opened?  Have you opened it before and stashed it away in the closet?

Pray

As You came the first Christmas as baby Jesus, I choose You now as the kind, just, the forgiving man Jesus.

I’m opening all of these gifts, God, as I open or reopen my heart to You.

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