From John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”
Imagine receiving one gift
But, never accepting its love
Forsaking Father’s lasting grace
Angels witness all from above
This precious gift brings lasting peace
Why would God’s love remain unwrapped?
Sin continues weaving darkness
Triggering mankind to feel trapped
Spirit moves into heart’s fabric
Cosmic collision stirs within
Christ stepping into this dark breach
Divine love snaps sin’s frail linchpin
For God so loved this fallen world
His Holy Son pays for sin’s debts
Unlocking eternity’s gate
Christ’s mercy saves, without regrets
Now embracing and accepting
Father’s loving gift now received
Trusting in Savior’s greatest gift
Forgiveness, all who believe
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “The greatest gift ever given was the sacrifice of Jesus, and all we must do is accept this free gift in joy forever with Him.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
A precious poem about God’s love for us. Indeed, what a gift He has given us. We just need to unwrap it!
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Amen! May our own witness encourage others to unwrap this awesome gift as well. Grace and peace.
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Jesus is definitely the greatest gift.
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Amen! May we share our witness in encouraging others to accept this greatest gift.
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Matt, I appreciate your sharing of this poem. Grace and peace!
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“Why would God’s love remain unwrapped?” The most important question unbelievers need to ask themselves.
Well done, Big Sky.
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David, thanks for restating this vital question. May writers of faith continue to beat this drum.
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Greatest gift of all!
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Amen!
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And amen
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Eileen, thanks for sharing this poem. It has been a blessed and enlightening journey to craft Christian poetry.
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