Message from Scripture: 11/07/2020

 

Our message from Scripture today is Jas. 1:17; “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”

 

In this passage, James reminds us God offers two types of gifts in His giving to us. He gives what is good, meaning what is profitable and useful, and what is perfect, what is complete, full, lacking in nothing for our good. God is a God who gives, and what He gives is just what we need, in the way we need, that is a blessing to us. In a world filled with sorrow and trouble, what can we take from this?

 

God gives us every spiritual gift in Christ (Eph. 1:3). We don’t have to worry if we get some of His spiritual gifts, or if He will leave out what we really need. He offers us every spiritual gift that our live in Him can be full and complete, all we need for a positive relationship with Him.

 

God also gives us “everything required for life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3). He’s not just concerned with things spiritual, but offers us everything we need in living for today. He knows our needs, and is concerned about our needs during our days in the flesh. We can go to Him in prayer about anything that is happening in our lives, our health, our finances, our relationships, anything and everything. Jesus came to offer us an abundant life in Him (John 10:10), and helps make us sufficient for all we face in the here and now.

 

God gives us only good gifts, and the way He provides them is in a good way as well. No matter what, God is with us, physically, emotionally, spiritually, because we are His children and He loves us. Praise God for all He is and all He does. God bless.

 

Robert