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Signs for God’s Gifts



Do you enjoy receiving and giving presents? Even our cat loves gift packages.
Who doesn’t like gifts? Gifts for Christmas, birthday, anniversary, valentine’s, vacation souvenir, or just because.
God’s glory that appeared with the gift of Jesus on Christmas. It continued to be shown by a star, at Jesus’ baptism, and at a wedding where Jesus showed that he is the Son of God and presents us with the gift of abundant life.
Word
By turning water into wine, Jesus shared the first public sign of God’s abundant gift of grace at a wedding.
The wedding would become a sign of celebrating God’s generous goodness. And the wine a sign of Jesus’ gift of his life through gracious forgiveness.
As it says in Psalm 36: “They feast upon the abundance of your house ...” (Ps. 36:8) God has a well that pours out live for us, overflowing with lovingkindness and good things for all people.
Connection
The house of the Lord is filled with abundance. God in Jesus shares abundant gifts for everyone: in the church, your life, and for the world.
Everyone is invited to share in our joy, God’s love, and life with God. God continues to bless you and me with abundance each day. When we share our gifts, like Jesus, we make a difference by changing lives.
Message
The good news is: There are abundant gifts for all. God shows love for everyone in Jesus. He turns water into wine, troubles into triumphs.
Jesus says to you: God rejoices over you like a bridegroom. You, the church are God’s bride. You are given beautiful wedding gifts to celebrate. Share the joy, change the world.

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