The Gift That Never Stops Giving

Let us give heed to the words of our Lord in the Sermon on the Mount:

"Therefore do not worry, saying, ’What shall we eat?’ or ’What shall we drink?’ or ’What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33 (NKJV)

3. Spiritual blessings that we enjoy in this earthly life.

One such blessing is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all areas of our life.

"However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.” John 16:13 (NKJV)

The witness of the Spirit in our lives is another wonderful blessing:

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8:14-16. (NKJV)

Another blessing is the forgiveness of sin as we comply with the Scriptural instruction.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NKJV)

Although there are many other blessings we experience in this life, we dare not fail to include the blessing of His constant companionship. Consider:

“…for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) and…

“…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20 (NKJV)

GOD’S GIFTS WHICH NEVER STOP GIVING THROUGHOUT ETERNITY:

The gifts that God gives that last for our lifetime are wonderful...and we praise Him for every one of them, but the gifts He gives that will continue throughout eternity are yet greater. Consider these:

1. The Gift of Eternal Life:

“… the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”(Romans 6:23)is cause for rejoicing.

Let us also rejoice at the word of our Savior:

"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one." John 10:27-30 (NKJV)

2. The Gift of an Eternal Inheritance:

“...and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” Romans 8:17 (NKJV)

Consider also: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV).

And we must include: “But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV)

Praise and thanksgiving be to the Lord our God for all His countless gifts and blessings. Amen.