Mission Venture Ministries

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15) 

As many celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving during this time of the year we reflect on expressing gratitude for God’s supreme gift. 

The “indescribable gift” refers to Jesus Christ and the salvation He brings. This gift is considered indescribable due to its immeasurable value and profound impact on humanity. 

The gift refers to Jesus Christ Himself and the salvation He brings through His sacrificial death on the cross. 

Christ’s sacrifice is considered indescribable for several reasons: 

• Jesus, though sinless, willingly took on the punishment for humanity’s sins, demonstrating God’s overwhelming love and unmerited grace.
• Through His death and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death, offering forgiveness, eternal life, and reconciliation with God.
• Christ’s sacrifice has implications that extend beyond individual salvation, affecting all of creation and human history.
• As God’s own Son, Jesus’ sacrifice represents the ultimate expression of divine love, surpassing human understanding. 

The indescribable nature of this gift is further highlighted by its effects on believers: It brings peace that surpasses understanding. Secures an eternal dwelling place in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1) and transforms lives, making recipients new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). 

Paul’s use of the term “indescribable” underscores the inability of human language to fully capture the magnitude and significance of Christ’s sacrifice. It invites believers to respond with awe, gratitude, and generous living, reflecting the immeasurable grace they have received. 

The gift of Jesus Christ encompasses: 

• Forgiveness of sins.
• Eternal life.
• Redemption from death.
• God’s unmerited favor (grace). 

Paul suggests that contemplating God’s incredible gift should motivate believers to give generously and joyfully, reflecting the same spirit of grace they have received. 

This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to thank God for all He has given you. Be specific in your gratitude; articulate and enumerate all of the blessings in your life, because, “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). 

We also encourage you to thank God ultimately for Jesus. Don’t just thank Him for what He’s given you; thank Him for who He is. The purpose of all of these earthly blessings is not that we become infatuated with the gift as an end to itself, but rather, to draw our eyes up to the Giver. He was the one who gave His Son so that you and I could be rescued from sin and restored to a reconciled relationship with Him. God did all of this to reach us, because He loves us (John 3:16). 

Remember, we have so much to be thankful for! 

Happy Thanksgiving 

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