**The Gift of Help*

The gift of Jesus is given to help humanity. The concept of Christmas represents God stepping into the world of humans by providing His only begotten Son as a symbol of His love for us. God sent Jesus to set the oppressed free and to bring healing to those who are emotionally bruised and broken.

Jesus understands your pain—those deep pains that no one else seems to comprehend. Because He has experienced suffering Himself, He can fully empathize with you. As our high priest, Jesus intercedes on our behalf before God, deeply aware of the pain we endure.

1. **Provision of Grace**: Jesus offers grace for all your failures, for it is by grace that we are saved. The gift of Jesus encompasses the grace we need for our weaknesses, allowing Him to forgive our past mistakes and erase our wrongs.

2. **Perfect Love**: Jesus loves you perfectly, a love that does not exist on earth but only in heaven. Human promises may fail, but Jesus' love never does. Perfect love, which drives out fear, can only be found in Him, which is why He went to the cross to die for us.

3. **Redemption of Brokenness**: Jesus came to redeem your brokenness, to restore what sin has destroyed in our lives. Sin made us feel useless to God, but Jesus came to restore us back to God. from our difficult situations. No matter the pain you are experiencing, Jesus can bring you out of it. He has come to redeem your life from despair.

4. **Restoration of Losses**: Jesus also came to restore what you have lost in life, bringing everything back to its original state. Whether it's losses in relationships, opportunities, or resources, Jesus is here to restore those losses.

Through His grace and love, Jesus offers healing, redemption, and restoration to all who seek Him.

The Gift of Jesus is a profound expression of God's Presence, prophesied by the prophet Isaiah 700 years before the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ. God's presence is both real and powerful, serving as a significant force in our lives. As believers, if we feel His presence is removed, we will certainly notice the difference. The presence of God stands as the greatest gift you can ever receive; even if you do not always feel it, He is present at all times.

Several benefits come with experiencing the presence of God:

1. **Fellowship and Companionship**: The presence of God fosters fellowship and companionship, as He offers a friendly association with those who share a common interest in Him. God is your ultimate companion—reliable and steadfast—which underscores the importance of building a strong relationship with Him.

2. **Guidance**: Life often presents a crossroads where we must make difficult choices. The presence of God helps guide you in making the right decisions, acting as the ultimate GPS that directs you toward your divine purpose.

3. **Comfort**: Embracing God's presence provides comfort during challenging times. This assurance is reflected in Psalm 23:4, which reminds you of God's presence in every season of life.

4. **Blessings and Favor**: God is the Source of favor. Certain doors in life can only be opened by Him. When you embrace God’s presence, you invite prosperity into your life, as stated in 2 Samuel 6:11.

5. **Victory in Battles**: Regardless of the challenges you face, inviting God's presence into your difficult situations will lead to victory. He has never lost a battle, as affirmed in Deuteronomy 20:4.

6. **Joy**: True joy is found not in external circumstances but in God's presence. Unlike the fleeting joy the world offers, the joy of the Lord is everlasting. The Bible encourages us to be joyful, as highlighted in Psalm 16:11.

The presence of God has been promised to us. While God's presence is everywhere, experiencing His personal presence is something to cherish in a meaningful way. This personal experience of God's presence has been revealed to us through Jesus Christ.

Pastor Olumide analyzes the significance of gifts and gift-giving in every day human relationships and expands on how it relates to the most important gift of all - The Gift of Salvation through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In Part 2 of the Benefits of Gratitude, Pastor Olumide continues his teaching on the practical ways in which an attitude of thankfulness can result in a better quality of life and strengthen our relationship with God.

Pastor Olumide continues his series on Purposefully Grateful honing in on The Benefits of Gratitude. From this sermon, you would learn how an attitude of gratitude pleases God, positively impacts our relationship with God and even improves the quality of our lives here on earth.

Still on Purposefully Grateful, Pastor Olumide turns his attention to the Consequences of Ingratitude, illustrating the ways in which a lack of gratitude can negatively impact our lives.

Pastor Olumide continues his Purpose series with a focus on Gratitude, expounding on how an attitude of gratitude can transform the trajectory of your life.

Pastor Olumide continues his Purpose Driven Convictions series with a focus on Convictions About Responsibilities.