Out of the blue I welcome a new correspondent, an Australian “Swaggie (The swagman is deeply rooted in Australian folklore, embodying traits like independence, resilience, and the laid-back bush spirit}. This Swaggie, who prefers to remain anonymous, also is a firm believer in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He seems to have the added spirt of the well known Australian poet, Banjo Paterson. (Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson was nicknamed “Banjo” after a beloved horse owned by his family. He adopted this as a pen name in 1885 when submitting poems to The Bulletin newspaper to separate his poetry from his work as a solicitor.}

I am honoured to publish the first article in a series entitled “: “Stories from the Swaggie.”

Gibber! Gibber!

Chugley

Wrapped Up – But – Received Not!

Years ago, whilst travelling through Europe, I was taken by a nun to visit a French monk living in a large monastery. Before we entered his small room, the nun explained that the monk was considered rather eccentric. It did not take long for me to understand why he was eccentric, once the monastery door was opened to us.

Scattered throughout the monk’s room were many unopened gifts that people had kindly given him over the years. Though he had received many presents he had never bothered to open them up or make use of them.

Many people today are much like that monk when it comes to the gifts of God. The Lord has given us life, abilities, opportunities, and blessings, yet how few truly acknowledge Him as the giver, nor consider using those gifts for His glory. But there is an even greater gift that multitudes leave unopened and that is the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The Lord Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28)

Have you received the greatest gift ever, by acknowledging and receiving the gift of eternal life that comes only through Jesus Christ and faith in Him? For He sacrificially died on the cross paying the price for all your sins and the sins of all humanity.