Focus on God’s Goodness-Spiritual Gifts

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in First Corinthians 1, verses 4 to 7.

“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way-with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge….Therefore, you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.”

God’s grace is amazing. Every good and perfect gift comes from above. That includes the spiritual gifts that we have from His generous hand. This is why God deserves the glory for our accomplishments. The only reason we can do anything good is because of God’s grace to equip us.

First Peter 4:11 says, “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.”

Spiritual Gifts reveal the goodness of God and are reasons to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com