The Gift
(S) Scripture
Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."
John 4:10 (NIV)
(O) Observation
Jesus talks with the woman at the well and He knows her needs even though she may not. In the conversation Jesus refers to himself as the "gift of God". Through this encounter she recognizes Jesus as the messiah and her life is changed. She then tells the people of the city about Jesus.
(A) Application
At Christmastime we talk a lot about Jesus being God's greatest gift to the world. Jesus reminds us that "… God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16 NASB77). God gave His Son to die for our sins. That is the greatest gift ever given. In this passage Jesus simply refers to himself as "God's gift". This is not in the same sense as some who think they are "God's gift to women". Jesus is simply making the statement that He is the gift that God sent to save humankind. It is not a trite saying that Jesus is God's gift to us. It is rooted in Jesus' own understanding of himself. Today I will celebrate the gift and thank God for sending His gift for me.
(P) Prayer
Father, I can never thank you enough for the gift of your Son and the forgiveness he brought to my life. I thank you for the power he brings to my life to enable me to live for you. Thank you for Jesus and help me to share your gift with others. Amen
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