God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ. Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:27-29 (NET)
The greatest gift that we can give to another is Jesus Christ; yet, so often we struggle within our world, never really knowing how to present Him. Society would call us to be “politically correct” so as not to offend another. Yet, does not love demand that I speak truth. Sometimes, my own frailties bid me to silence. After all, when they see all my faltering steps; won’t they think me only a hypocrite. It is God’s Grace that called me to Himself and not my eloquence nor my own strength. Having received such a precious gift from God, how can I let fear of failure cause me to be silent? I must not. Love demands I speak. For I cannot truly love you and not share with you my greatest treasure which is Jesus Christ. So, if today is the last day I ever hear your voice or even if you walk away; I must say I love you too much to not present to you, Jesus Christ.
The Greatest Love, I Give to You
By Effie Darlene Barba
Throughout the story of my life
My days of joy, or days of strife
God has been there upon His throne
Into my darkness, light has shone
To guide me toward His perfect Will
Though I at times a rebel still
It was His pleasure to love me true
Transforming Grace each day renew
One day I’ll see Him face to face
With tears of joy, Amazing Grace
To think that He would love me so
His precious righteousness bestow
So undeserving that I be
He took the time to call to me
And so, my friend, this truth I know
This love I have it bids me show
To You His truth, His life, His way
And so dear friend, I must now say
The Greatest Love I give to you
Is to stand firm on what is true
That Only Jesus, Lord and King
Can cover sin, Salvation Bring
And though at times my faltering lips
Or stumbling feet, too often slips
I pray that God, in spite of me
Does open up your eyes to see
The magnitude of His love and Grace
That you will seek His lovely Face
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