The first Christmas was all for you. It was My Father’s gift of love to the world, but it was also His gift to you specifically. And it was a “gift that keeps on giving,” as they say.

For those who saw it firsthand—the star, the choir of angels, the baby in the manger—it was an unexpected and overwhelming spiritual experience. For the blessed few who recognized that baby as their Messiah, it was a dream come true. For them and the many millions since who have likewise believed, it has been the door to eternal life. And it’s the same today. If you celebrate Christmas in spirit and truth, the same wonder, the same promise, and the same unspeakable joy can all be yours.

But now Christmas is more than that. It’s more than a gift from My Father’s heart to yours—it’s a gift exchange. It’s a special time for you as you soak in My love and relive the wonder of the first Christmas, but it’s also special for Me in that you take more time to love and thank and praise Me for all I’ve done for you. This may be hard for you to understand and believe, but I need and appreciate your love as much as you do Mine. So if you’re still wondering what to give Me this Christmas, that’s it. Let’s make this Christmas extra special by giving each other the best of all gifts—our love.