by Joyce Meyer
A man can receive nothing [he can claim nothing, he
can take unto himself nothing] except as it has been granted to him from
heaven. [A man must be content to receive the gift which is given him from
heaven; there is no other source.]
—John
3:27
I think something very sad happens when people
compete against each other or compare themselves with others in the area of
spiritual gifts, natural abilities, and the callings God has placed on their
lives. Comparison and competition cause us to lose the joy of being and doing
what God has designed us to be and do.
Today’s verse instructs us to be satisfied with the
gift or gifts we have. Our gifts come from God and we need to be happy with the
gifts He gives us because we will not get any other gifts unless God decides to
give them to us. We need to trust the Holy Spirit, believing that He has been
sent to Earth to help make sure God’s will comes to pass on the earth and in
each of our lives.
I encourage you to meditate on the fact that God
has sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. He actually lives inside every person
who has truly accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. The Holy Spirit was
sent to keep us until the final day of redemption when Jesus returns to claim
His own. He is attempting to speak to us so He can lead us into the fullness of
what Jesus died for us to have. When we fight against our calling or are
dissatisfied with what we are and what we have, we fight against the work and
wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We need to submit to Him, obey His voice, develop
the gifts He has placed within us, and with His help, live our lives
passionately and fully for the glory of God.
God's word for you today:
Contentment is a compliment to God. It tells Him that we trust Him and
appreciate all He does for us.
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