GOOD GIFTS
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.
— James 1:17
(Written by Kat L)
The word “gift” signifies the act of giving, emphasizing the Giver. God is behind every good gift. He always does good and He always gives based on His character.
God’s gifts to us are good because they originate from His character. God gives to us on the basis of His character and not ours. God never gives us anything based on who and what we are. He does not bless us because we tithe, witness, or pray. We never earn or deserve anything from God.
The second instance of the word “gift” refers to the thing given and emphasizes God’s generosity in giving to us.
He gives these gifts “from above” as an act of His grace. The source of our gifts lies in the person of God.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being a Giver of good things. You know us intimately, and you know what we need. Let us be good givers, too, caring for our brothers and sisters and loving them the way You love us. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN.
