Friday, December 6, 2024
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
You have been given many gifts. Whether those gifts include material blessings, relationships, talents, or even life itself, they’re all gifts from a good God. And that good God does not change like this ever-changing world we live in. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Everyone faces this same truth at some point. You’re a sinner. And that sin separates you from God forever. And there is nothing you can do about it. That’s why Jesus did it instead. He gave you the gift of eternal life, by dying in your place and rising back to life again. Won’t you accept His free gift today?
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Marriage is just one of the ways God teaches us that His ways are best. He has designated husbands to lead their wives the way He leads the church: with sacrifice and care. And for both of them to remember that, though, their duties may be different, their value is always the same in God’s sight.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Romans 1:11-12
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
Though Paul was an apostle of the faith, he was no stranger to needing encouragement from a brother or sister in Christ. It’s God’s design that while we go through difficult times, we lean on each other and by doing that, we hold each other up in the process. Ultimately, we all need somebody to lean on.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Ecclesiastes 5:19
Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.
Solomon found out that you can have everything your heart desires and still not be happy. Yet, the world we live in often tells us that it’s what you possess that makes you happy. But, God says it’s actually who possesses you that can make you happy. Because one of God’s sweetest gifts to His creation is that no matter how much or how little you have, you’re able to enjoy what He’s given you.
Friday, November 29, 2024
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Everyone wants to know God’s will for their lives, but we also really want to complain about things that happen in our lives. But when you look at the list of things that God says is His will for you, complaining doesn’t make the list. So, the next time a complaint tries to make its way out of your mouth, turn it into a prayer instead. That might just have you praying all day long!