Best Gift Ever
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.” Ephesians 1:17-19 ESV
Did you know that you have already received the best gift you could ever get? If you have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you have received the gift of eternal life in Heaven with Him. But did you realize that this gift comes with a major bonus? God gives us the gift to “know Him more.” This truth became enlightened to me the other day. I was struggling with trying to understand a few questions I had.
I wondered, “Why would God promise victory if I am only able to experience it when I get to Heaven?” Victory seemed so unattainable. At least it did today. Then God revealed to me that I was looking at the equation all wrong. He did promise victory in the here and now. It is attainable my friend.
The more we seek Him and get to know Him more, the more we will walk in victory. That is exactly what I want friend. I don’t just want the gift. I want the gift plus the bonus of knowing Him more! How about you?
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for not just giving us the gift of salvation, but also giving us the bonus gift of knowing you more. Give me a heart to know you more. Help me to desire you more today than I did yesterday. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Dig Deeper:
“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13 ESV
Questions to Ponder:
1. Do you feel you are in a battle fighting a war for the desires of your heart?
2. Do you find yourself questioning why you aren’t experiencing victory in your life?
Talk this over with God and ask Him to deliver you and help you where you are struggling. Ask Him to give you a heart to know Him more. He will satisfy your every longing!