“I opened two gifts this morning. They were my eyes.” - Zig Ziglar
In this day and time, it means a lot to be able to open your eyes every morning and watch each new day dawning. As the whole world is going through the pandemic, during these trying months, unwrapping each day requires great care as the anxious anticipations are awaiting, trying to take over the hopeful expectations. Regardless we are grateful to the Lord God Almighty for each new day, and for His great gift of life itself.
In Luke 12, Jesus spoke of a man who had all the gifts and possessions one could ask for in this earthly life. This man had no financial worries, as he was rich. He was very successful in his career, and his endeavors yielded plentifully. As he ran out of rooms to store all the goods, he had to expand his facilities. He had a great abundance to save up for the future. He was ready and prepared to face any kind of lockdown or quarantine that could possibly happen. Also, he had good health to eat, drink and be merry, and take his ease and enjoy everyday. But from the text, we understand that the only thing he lacked was that his eyes weren’t open to see beyond this earthly life.
Jesus states a very thought provoking question that, what will happen if his life on earth comes to an end that day. Everything he had will become lost and meaningless for him. There was nothing wrong with this man being very successful, but the problem was that his vision was only limited to this life. Jesus encourages us to see beyond this world into eternity. In fact, He provided a way for us to do that. As He came into this world, as a babe lying in the manger, God’s love and mercy were revealed in the priceless gift that was ever given to mankind. By His death on the cross and His resurrection, the greatest redemption work was carried out, so that we may have eternal life. Just simply believing in the finished work of Jesus Christ, we can freely receive the gift of everlasting life.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 6:23
Opening gifts is fun and interesting. It brings an element of surprise and excitement. The gift of life is beautiful, but it is even more desirable and essential to accept the gift of eternal life. I pray that our eyes will remain open to this gift of eternal life that’s freely given by the Heavenly Father. May your life be filled with overflowing joy and gladness as you unwrap this greatest gift that is lasting and eternal. May God bless you!
