Mistake in my road safety book
On page 73 in "Low-risk driving, a Skill for Life", I made a mistake. It says: "Right of way is like a present under a Christmas tree. Even with your name on it, it's not yours until someone gives it to you."
We automatically assume that a present we have chosen, paid for and lovingly wrapped up, will be received thankfully by the one we have bought it for.
When my children were still young I remember buying the occasional gift for them on the way home after work. Perhaps I did this as much for myself, because I looked forward to the thrill of seeing their little faces light up as they open the box.
The statement that a gift is only yours when someone gives it to you, is incorrect. A present only belongs to you after you have reached out your hand and received it.
At Christmas we give gifts to each other because we want to show someone we care for them. However, the custom of giving gifts at Christmas is a symbolic gesture to remind us of God's gift to mankind; God himself came as a baby and gave HIS all - so we can be saved.
You may know the story, study it in theological college or even preach it at your bible study group. But like the analogy with 'right-of-way', Jesus is only truly yours, after you have accepted HIM and said thank you to the father.
What's stopping you? Get into gear, release the handbrake and press the go-pedal. Get excited! Prepare for the ride of your LIFE.