IT COST THE GIVER

A FREE GIFT 

Around this time of the year, to celebrate July 4th, there are blowout sales and other promotions to commemorate the festivities associated with the celebration.  

                                                        There are signs everywhere inviting customers to purchase goods and make other offers. 

 The sale items are things that are of a necessity to every consumer, and they are set up to attract the buyers.  

 Sales can range from 10% to 80% and more...    and include a free promotion. 

People get excited when someone gives them a gift especially if it's FREE or expensive. 

But..

Have you ever stop to think that the gift you got, while it was free, cost the giver?  You may probably even think that you didn't deserved it. 

There are some things people may also think about when they see a promotion or a sale.  

What was the original cost?

Was there a markup for the sale?

What's the catch? 

Many would choose carefully purchasing just what they need, while others would just go all out and indulge.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  INCREDIBLE FREE GIFTS

There are some promotions that are just incredible and hard to refuse- They give you options of continuity and even lifetime memberships. (gym, clubs, subscription, products...)

 

There's a promotion that is just not for the July 4th celebration, but it has been on for quite some time.  It is a red tag promotion that has an incredible FREE Bonus. 

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16  

This promotion costs the recipient NOTHING, but THE BLOOD OF JESUS! It provides a host of products, with free bonuses and a lifetime membership.  The forgiveness of sin, removal of guilt shame and a love that lasts.  

It has a warranty guaranteed by the Maker to repair or replace any defective or broken parts.  It covers, accidents, health, financial, family and anything else you could imagine or need.  

But.... It must be claimed, accepted and activated. 

When you receive a gift card, you are required to call the bank or go on your computer to activate it.  Without activation you will not be able to enjoy the rewards.  

So likewise the free gift from God, His son, Jesus Christ, must be claimed, accepted and activated.  He doesn't require much, but He requires a heart that is appreciative and thankful.   

Two good things happen when a gift is given-  The one in need is provided with a blessing, and God gets glory for the incredible gift.  The giver is also remembered and will be prayed for.  

The rewards of a promotion or gift benefits everyone. 

You are challenged to move by the extravagance of God in your life- Give and receive gifts, and thank God always for His son- His Gift too wonderful for words. 

2 Corinthians 9:11-12,15 (KJV)

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

Remember to show your gratitude for a gift that does not cost you.  It is an act of ingratitude if you do not thank and appreciate the giver of the gift. God has given you an incredible gift that while it did not cost you, it cost Him his life.  You have a warranty that is guaranteed to last a lifetime.  No language can praise or thank Him enough for that incredible gift.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel