Message: God delights in giving us His kingdom's authority, riches, might, life and liberty to those who believe. There's not a condition with God, it is gifted, unlike the world which creates lists. What has God gifted to you? Gifts speaks of the thoughts of the giver. God gives with no restraint and cheerfully, the kingdom. It shows how much God loves and values us each day. He never wants us to wonder about His love, loving us unconditionally and everlasting. Trust and obedience shows an acceptance of the gift and His character. God's wrath is a protective love for us, keeping us from destruction. He protects us through Christ who is unfailing in His intimate pursuit of us. Grace, first given to us with wisdom and insight, is the salvation plan unfolded through Christ. It gets us through any situation and is sufficient for all things we work on. The Church is often thinks Christ or the Spirt being the gift to the church, seldom thinking the church as the gift. Believers gather to give glory and honor to God. The church meets our needs, we in turn use our gifts, talents and abilities to serve and edify the body of Christ. The church allows rest, comfort and edification in the presence of the Lord, through the Holy Spirit. The gift of the church joins us together amidst diversity into true community to promote the ministry of Christ. The gift of eternal life is known as the One who is life, the true God. Just as Christ laid down His life, knowing His Father's love and in obedience, so we are called to lay down our life for others, safe against man's attempt to take it. We have comfort and strength in the promise of eternal life. God's gifts sustain, give glory, direct and give love. Whatever God calls you to step in to, do it without fear, our time is short. Merry Christ-magnified-in-you.
Scripture: Luke 12:32 "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom." - NKJV
