What does it really mean for someone to receive a gift? It means that the gift has had its intended effect in the life of the one to whom it was given. The gift wasn’t ignored, but rather was worn, admired, eaten, enjoyed, watched, sprayed on, driven, listened to, put to work or played with. Truly, an unused gift is an unreceived gift. That’s why some people become believers and some do not. They are either changed by what is offered in Jesus, or they live as if He isn’t even there. How can we know if we have received the gift of God’s Son? We obey, share, trust, serve, enjoy, worship and love Jesus. We do not ignore Him.
