We so often think of salvation as being something that’s yet future; that it is a package labeled “Do Not Open Until Eternity.” But, my friend, the salvation that God gives is a salvation for right now, and it brings gifts to you. They’re underneath God’s Christmas tree. You’ll not have to wait till Christmas. These gifts come to us by faith. And that’s the only way in the world in which you’ll receive any gift at this season of the year. When a package comes through the mail or someone brings a gift to you, it’s by faith that your hand accepts the gift. You have confidence in the giver. And because you believe He wants you to have it, by faith you stretch forth your hand and accept it.