Spiritual Gift Giving

Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for He chose us in advance, and He makes everything work out according to His plan. God's purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God. And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom He promised long ago. The Spirit is God's guarantee that He will give us the inheritance He promised and that He has purchased us to be His own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify Him. Ephesians 1:11-14

Wow—so much in those four short verses. Gentiles—all non-Jews—who believe in Jesus as their Messiah—their Savior—should be rejoicing in a really big way. We ARE chosen—right alongside of the Jews, who are always God’s chosen people. God saves the Gentiles, too. He wants us to spend eternity with Him. I personally feel so privileged! Glory, Glory, Glory! To the Lord, our Savior. Our King. Praise Him. Note that one word…when you believed in Christ. Not IF, but when. Consider that. Consider also that it is you. It doesn’t happen automatically, or by your parents or friend’s choice…it is YOUR choice. If you have not made that choice yet, consider it for a Christmas present to yourself. Christmas presents don’t always have to be gift-wrapped presents under the tree…they can be spiritual gifts, too. Spiritual gifts to yourself, but also spiritual gifts—like knowledge, love, kindness (does this start to remind you of the Fruit of the Spirit… love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23) can be given with grace or taught to others. We teach best by our own actions because most people are taught by what they see rather than what they hear. I think that there are fewer people who are auditory learners than those who are visual or kinesthetic learners. Those kinesthetic learners are the ones who need hugs. Have you hugged someone today to show your love…to show Christ’s love? Have you shown your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control to those in your family, to your friends and to your neighbors? That could be your Spiritual Gift for today. Spiritual gift giving isn’t just for Christmas. It is for every day.

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, You are the greatest gift! Thank you for the privilege to be part of Your family and to share the Fruit of the Holy Spirit with my family and friends. May You continue to bless them through me.

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All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

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