You Included

Remember that time you got the sweet toy for your birthday only to find that the fine print on the package said, Batteries not included. There was a mad rush to find six AAA's in the junk drawer and then borrow from every remote in the house only to come up one short. Who gives a gift that needs batteries and then doesn't provide them? It's like giving a bald guy a comb... Useless! Now, remember a time in your life when you were not included? Maybe it was a game of kickball and you didn't get picked. Or you were not invited to a party that you found out about later. Not being included is a lonely feeling. Jesus came with you in mind. In fact, He endured the cross because you were the joy set before Him. He always includes YOU!

For God in all His fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to Himself. He made peace with everything in Heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the cross. THIS INCLUDES YOU... Colossians 1:19-21

When you know you're included it's easier to include others. Jesus will show you who needs to be included so you can give the gift that keeps on giving and never needs batteries!