Joseph Attoh 
Throughout history, God has used men as gifts to fulfill His divine purposes on earth. From the patriarchs of the Old Testament to key figures in the New Testament and beyond, these individuals have been instruments of God’s plan. Yet among all the gifts God has given humanity, none compares to His Son, Jesus Christ. Apostle Paul, in his effort to capture His significance, described Him as the “indescribable gift.”
In the Old Testament, Abraham was a gift, a storehouse of generational blessings and father of many nations. Moses was a gift who delivered Israel from bondage. David was a gift who established God’s kingdom on earth, mirroring the twelve gates of heaven. Solomon became a gift to build God’s dwelling, while the prophets, including David, Isaiah, and Micah, were gifts to foretell the coming of Christ.
The New Testament continues this pattern. Zachariah and Anna interceded and prayed in anticipation of Christ’s coming. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was chosen to carry the greatest gift. Peter was used to establish the Church, and Paul, John, and the disciples carried the message of salvation. Later reformers such as William Tyndale and John Wesley, along with Church leaders and pastors today, are also gifts that have furthered God’s mission. The Word of God itself – the Bible – is a gift leading humanity to salvation.
Yet Jesus remains the ultimate gift, transcending time, culture, and human understanding. Even in world history, gifts of extraordinary value – like the Taj Mahal, the Statue of Liberty, and Anne Frank’s diary – highlight humanity’s attempt to capture love, freedom, and hope. Personal acts of generosity, memories, and connections further remind us of the significance of giving. Despite these examples, they pale in comparison to the gift of Jesus, whose birth, life, and ministry fulfilled countless prophecies: the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), His birthplace in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), and His royal lineage from David, establishing Him as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
Even in the Garden of Eden, God provided gifts that pointed to His ultimate plan. Adam and Eve received life and companionship, and when sin entered the world, God provided garments of skin – a foreshadowing of the sacrificial gift of Jesus, covering humanity’s shame and reconciling mankind to God (Genesis 3:21). Angels heralded this gift, announcing Christ’s birth and rejoicing in His coming, as the heavenly host celebrated with song (Luke 2:8–14).
The gift of Jesus brings joy, peace, and hope. It removes humanity’s reproach, grants authority to reign with Him, and exemplifies God’s abundant grace. As James 1:17 reminds us, every good and perfect gift comes from above – none greater than the divine, indescribable gift of Jesus Christ.
Indeed, this gift is not of earth or human invention; it is a treasure from heaven, eternal and transformative, meant for all mankind.
Written by Pastor E. Owusu (Mpasaso District, Tepa Area)
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