Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Triune Gifting

TRIUNE GIFTING
Romans 11:33-36
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!
‘Who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been His counselor?’
‘Who has ever given to God that God should repay him?’
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever! Amen.”

Miguel (fourth grader off from school due to snow) scooped Buddy’s (his dog's) frozen ‘deposits’ from the back yard, dropping them in a paper bag. Miguel learned that getting a job close to being done wasn’t good enough. Just as Jesus completed every task set before Him, we too, are to serve diligently—finishing everything we’re called to do. (See Just This Once? devotion).

Snapping Buddy’s leash on his dog’s wagging body, Miguel said, “Let’s go for a walk” to which Buddy gladly complied. The gently falling snow blanketed the earth with crystalline white, and Miguel smiled. A Cardinal’s scarlet body contrasted starkly when lighting on a mail box, and Miguel smiled. The serene quiet set the stage for Miguel’s inner reflection.

Did Miguel realize that the Triune God works nonstop in gifting His kids? Jesus came to earth to give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). His death and resurrection offer everyone hope for eternal life, the Father’s gift to whomever accepts Jesus as Lord (John 3:16). The Father sends the Holy Spirit to live inside that person forever, and Who gifts us spiritually (John 14:16, 16:7). As we grow in the Lord, His marvelous fruit of our lives produces rich harvest for His kingdom.

These divine gifts don’t end here on earth, they continue into heaven. The Lord will judge believers, and grants us rewards for the good works that we could never accomplish apart from Him. All the credit and glory belong to God…and yet He graciously showers praise on His beloved followers (1Corinthians 4:5).

“Yes Buddy” Miguel said aloud, “We’re truly blessed, and I’m not talking about just having clothes, food, and shelter.” Buddy looked up at him, and licked his lips. “Check out what’s before you—a winter wonderland—fit for a king!” Miguel announced, spreading his arms out wide.

Take Home Nugget


What a caring, generous God we serve! He needs nothing from us, but He dearly wants every one of us to love Him back. He’s not interested in controlling us, but rather wants to shower us with the “surpassing riches of His grace in kindness” Ephesians 2:7.
J.D. Griffith
As endless as God’s blessings are,
So should my praises be
For all His daily goodnesses
That flow unceasingly!

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