What Did You Get For Christmas?

Every Christmas morning, children rush to the tree with one question on their lips: “What did I get?” Their eyes sparkle as they tear open wrapping paper, eager to see what’s inside.

But as believers, we ask a deeper question: “What did I get for Christmas?” Not from Santa, not from family—but from God Himself. The answer is far greater than toys, clothes, or gadgets. The true gift of Christmas is Jesus Christ. And because of Him, we receive blessings that last forever.

• John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…”

• Romans 6:23 – “…the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

• Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.”

1. What did we get because of Christmas? The Gift of Salvation

• Christmas is God’s answer to humanity’s greatest need: forgiveness.

• Through Jesus, we are rescued from sin and given eternal life.

• Unlike earthly gifts that break, fade, or get lost, salvation is indestructible. It is the one gift you’ll never outgrow.

• For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…”

2. What did we get because of Christmas The Gift of Peace( Jesus calms the chaos)

• Isaiah 9:6 calls Jesus the “Prince of Peace.”

• He brings peace with God (Romans 5:1) and peace within our hearts.

• Think of a stormy sea suddenly calmed—this is what Jesus does in our lives.

3. What did we get because of Christmas we got The Gift of Joy?

• The angels announced “good tidings of great joy” (Luke 2:10).

• Joy is not dependent on circumstances; it flows from knowing Christ.

• joy is like a fountain that never runs dry.

4. Because of Christmas we get The Gift of Hope

• Christmas proves that God keeps His promises.

• Hope in Christ is “an anchor for the soul” (Hebrews 6:19).

• Just as children wait expectantly for Christmas morning, we wait with hope for Christ’s return.

5. Because of Christmas we receive The Gift of God’s Presence

• Emmanuel means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).

• Jesus is not just a gift we receive once; He is the gift that walks with us daily.

• Illustration: Imagine a child opening a present and finding not a toy, but a friend who promises never to leave. That’s Jesus.

6. Because of Christmas we receive the gifts of Gods promises here are a few

• God promises to gives strength to the weary. It says in Isaiah 40:31…“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

• God Promises to give us rest “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

• God promises to forgive us if we confess our sins “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

• God promises to give an eternal dwelling