We are encouraged by the song "Count Your Many Blessings" to be mindful of all the good things God has provided for us in our lives. When we start doing that, we find that the list is long.
But there is one blessing that out shines them all, and is named in our text. That is "eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Instead of receiving the wages for our sinful activity, we are receiving this wonderful gift, of eternal life.
This is not a work that we do, but it is a step that we take. A step of faith. As the gift is extended, through our faith, our heart, and our our life receives it. We turn away from our selfish worldly sinful life, and embrace a new life in Jesus Christ, which is abundant and eternal.
We can name a lot of blessings that have to do with our well-being here on planet earth. But this gift, this blessing, is regarding our future. Apart from God, we have no future, although there are a lot of people who are not even considering this fact.
Sin leads to death. An eternal separation from God, who holds all that is good, instead of evil, in His hands. Do we want to eternally be in this kind of a state?
This gift is available to all who will call on the Lord for it. Receive it today, and embrace the most wonderful blessing of all! GP
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