Happy Birthday • The Free Gift of God

In the little town of Bethlehem over 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ, who is the image of the invisible God, was born of a virgin named Mary.

Emptying Himself of His glory and power, Jesus came to Earth as God's only begotten Son to give us what we can't buy or achieve on our own: perfect righteousness and justification for eternal life.

Jesus lived a perfect sinless life and proved His divinity by fulfilling many prophecies foretelling His life, healing the sick, and forgiving people of their sins. But because He testified of the truth and the world's evil, religious leaders unwilling to accept Jesus as Messiah orchestrated His crucifixion on the Roman cross.

Nevertheless, what was meant for evil, God purposed for good.

For Jesus willingly laid down His life for us at the cross, was buried, and rose to life three days later, proving that He is true, He is God, and that He has all authority over life and death.

Jesus’ victory over death means the payment for our sins is complete, allowing us to come to God personally through Jesus for forgiveness and peace. God’s plan for our redemption out of His incredible love for us is clearly illustrated in His Word, the Bible.

Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4

Birthdays are a special time for reflection and anticipating plans for the future. But without God's guidance, we inevitably chase peace without ever finding true fulfilment.

God is the embodiment of love, and He not only knows and understands our struggles, He wants to help us walk the right path to life through a relationship with Him that is based on love. This is why He gave us His written Word, the Bible, as well as Jesus, the Word in the flesh, to testify of His character, instruct us in righteousness, and assure us that He is faithful and true.

The words you are about to experience are true. For they come from the very heart of God. He loves YOU. And He is the Father you have been looking for all your life. This is His love letter to you.

My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you.

Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up.

Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways.

Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.

Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image.

Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being.

Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring.

Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived.

Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation.

Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book.

Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.

Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb.

Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born.

Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.

John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love.

1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.

1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father.

1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.

Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect Father.

Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.

James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.

Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love.

Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.

Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you.

Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession.

Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul.

Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things.

Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me.

Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires.

Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine.

Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you.

Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart.

Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes.

Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.

Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.

John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.

John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being.

Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you.

Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you.

1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love.

Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me.

1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.

Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.

Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father.

Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…Will you be my child?

John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you.

Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad.
Almighty God

Reader
, the greatest gift you can ever receive is to know Jesus' love for you.

the gospel of peace

The free gift of god is eternal life, received by trusting and following Jesus Christ

The only gift you will cherish forever is not found in material possessions, earthly experiences, or human interactions, but in a real, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Author of Life, and only name under heaven by which we must be saved.

When we are honest with ourselves we know that our unrighteous actions against other people and against God deserve punishment. But we cannot redeem ourselves, because we are imperfect and unable to pay the price that justice demands. Because God loves us, He made the way for us to be redeemed and reconciled to Himself through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the prophesied Messiah and the fullness of God in human flesh, one with the Father and Holy Spirit as the only eternal Living God. He lived a perfectly sinless life and fulfilled the Old Testament law by nailing our sins to the cross. By the blood He shed for us, we can make peace with God and be forgiven of our sins through the mighty power of love.

Life's greatest joys are often experienced from our closest relationships, and no one knows us better than our Creator who made us in His image and knows our strengths, weaknesses, and sins.

Even though death is something we all face due to the curse of sin, Jesus shares His victory over death with everyone who comes to Him in faith. God is love, and a relationship that is based on respect, trust, and honesty keeps no record of wrongs. It is not by works that we are made righteous, but by being forgiven of our wrongs- an act of true love.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Happy Birthday dear

Reader

May Jesus be your source of strength, protection, and assurance in the year ahead, and His grace and love fill your heart and bless you always. Amen.

Receive The Gift

Prayer is how we communicate with God, and it is the first step to healing our relationship with Him. To receive the free gift of God, we simply need to trust that God is true and that Jesus died and rose to life to redeem you of your sins. Father God already knows your heart so sincerity and humility is important to acknowledge your sins and renounce them. You can try praying something like this if you don’t know where to start.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for my life and Your love, and for bringing me to this point in my life. I am sorry for my sins and ask for Your forgiveness and mercy.

I believe Jesus died on the cross to pay for my sins and rose again to life so I can make peace with You.

I'm trusting in Jesus as my Lord and Saviour from this point forward. Please cleanse me from all unrighteousness and help me make the right choices that honour You.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen

In the little town of Bethlehem over 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ, who is the image of the invisible God, was born of a virgin named Mary.

Nevertheless, what was meant for evil, God purposed for good.

Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4

The words you are about to experience are true. For they come from the very heart of God. He loves YOU. And He is the Father you have been looking for all your life. This is His love letter to you.

My Child,

Love, Your Dad.
Almighty God

Reader
, the greatest gift you can ever receive is to know Jesus' love for you.

The free gift of god is eternal life, received by trusting and following Jesus Christ

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Receive The Gift

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:20

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In the little town of Bethlehem over 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ, who is the image of the invisible God, was born of a virgin named Mary.

Nevertheless, what was meant for evil, God purposed for good.

Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.Isaiah 46:4

The words you are about to experience are true. For they come from the very heart of God. He loves YOU. And He is the Father you have been looking for all your life. This is His love letter to you.

My Child,

Love, Your Dad.Almighty God

Reader, the greatest gift you can ever receive is to know Jesus' love for you.

The free gift of god is eternal life, received by trusting and following Jesus Christ

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6

Receive The Gift

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.Proverbs 16:20

Next Steps

Occasions to Share

Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4

Love, Your Dad.
Almighty God

Reader
, the greatest gift you can ever receive is to know Jesus' love for you.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
Proverbs 16:20