The centre of it all #7

"So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." 2 Tim 1:8-10

Read it again; it's OK, go ahead.
Let it just wash over you [and through you].

Good isn't it. This grace that we have was given to us in Christ before any of us were born!
Can you imagine, years ago, a Christmas tree being set up each year and a present placed under it with your name on it. But all of this before you were born and so no-one yet knows this mysterious person who the present is addressed to, so they leave it. Years go by and it soon becomes tradition until one year, the year when you were born and there it is waiting for you! God's grace!!! His undeserved love and mercy. Merry Christmas :o)