Every Good And
Perfect Gift
Is From Above
Blessed
is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that
person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who
love him.
When
tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by
evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are
dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has
conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth
to death.
Don’t
be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from
above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change
like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits
of all he created.
James 1:12-18
We
sometimes take things for granted. A beautiful family, blessed with good
health, and grandchildren. It is possible to forget where those good things
came from. We not only forget, but when we do think about them, we think they
came from us. Not so. Every good things comes from
God.
How ungrateful
we would be to enjoy the rich blessings of life without thanking the Father who
is the source of all of creation.
Gratitude is a God-honoring attitude.
Our Daily Bread –