When I was a child, I was encouraged to write a Christmas wish list. Every year, I had many, good and great wishes, but on this list I wrote only my three top ones. When Christmas came around, I was of course very happy when I could unwrap these precious gifts.

But the importance of these gifts has passed with time, in fact it was forgotten quickly. In all honesty, I could no longer tell you what I received as a gift when I was nine years old.

The greatest gift at Christmas will not be under the Christmas tree this year either, since no one bought and wrapped this gift. Also, it does not belong to you or me only. God gave this greatest gift to all of us when the first Christmas occurred. Jesus came into the world!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

What is the greatest gift for you?

Bible text: Luke 2:1-7