Psalm 139:16 (KJV)
16 "Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them."
Birthdays are a beautiful time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. They mark the passage of time and the many blessings we’ve experienced throughout the year. But more than just a day for cake and presents, a birthday is an opportunity to remember the ultimate gift of life we have in Jesus Christ. Psalm 139:16 reminds us that even before we were born, God saw us and had a purpose for our lives.
Our days were written in His book before we ever took our first breath. This means that our existence is no accident.
We are here because of God’s divine love and intention. Every year we celebrate is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the grace He has poured into our lives.
Birthdays are a time to consider the purpose God has for our lives. He created us with love, with strengths, with weaknesses, and everything we would go through. But the amazing thing is, he created us the way we are and then called us perfect. He didn't create us perfect and then label us perfect.
Life is truly a gift from God. Once we realize this, we start to embrace even the shortcommings in our lives.
Every birthday is a chance to remember that our greatest gift is not another year of life but the eternal life we have in Jesus.
While we may receive gifts from family and friends on our birthdays, no gift compares to the gift of salvation. Jesus gave His life so that we could have eternal life. Just as we didn’t earn the gift of living another year, we also didn’t earn the gift of salvation. It is purely God’s grace.
When we celebrate our birthdays, let’s also celebrate the new life we have in Christ. We were born once into this world, but through faith in Jesus, we are born again. Our physical birthdays remind us of our earthly life, but our spiritual rebirth in Christ reminds us of our eternal life.
The best gift we’ll ever received won't be wrapped in paper but in God’s love and in God's blood.
As we reflect on another year gone by, it’s easy to feel the weight of missed opportunities, failures, or struggles. But birthdays are also a time to look forward with hope. We can trust that the God who has been faithful in the past will continue to be faithful in the future. Our life has meaning solely because of the gospel.
I want to take a moment to thank God for the gift of life. I'm thankful that every breath is a blessing. I'm so happy that Jesus brought purpose to my life and every second is a gift. This is why I use this day as an opportunity to share the love of Christ with others. I will continue to share every single second I have available to spread the gospel to each and every person I encounter.
Amen and Selah!
