Everyone likes a present. There is something special about gifts we receive from other people. It touches our emotions reminding us that we are special and loved. God wants to give us gifts too!

But there are some gifts we sometimes take for granted. The most precious gift is the gift of life, we are all alive, living on planet earth, what a precious gift is that! Then we have a soul mate, a partner, husband, wife… that is extra special is it not?
Then there is family and friends, all gifts in their own way. Even our vocational skills are gifts to be appreciated and valued.

From a Christian viewpoint, our most important gift is the Gift of Salvation… to be forgiven and made righteous in God’s sight. Then God says he has another gift to give, the Gift of the Holy Spirit. This in turn opens the door to a variety of specific spiritual gifts which Jesus wants to give by his Spirit that dwells within us.

It is encouraging to remember that our Lord ascended into heaven that he might give us personal gifts. Sometimes we have GIFTS that need to be activated; like a new item of clothing that sits in the cupboard with tags still attached… but never worn.

Ref. Eph. 4:8, 1 Cor. 12:4-11.

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