Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
James 1:17
This passage comes on the heels of some of the clearest New Testament teaching on how Christians can thrive in difficulty and survive temptations. God is faithful. He will bless us as we stay steadfast under trial (James 1:12). And if we succumb to temptation, it comes from our own desires gone bad, not from God, and even then God is faithful to forgive us if we fall (James 1:13-15; 4:8, 5:16).
And God brings good gifts, even in trial, and even after our failures. His light shines on us constantly, unlike the shifting sun and moon that rise and set, God’s light and love are always upon us. He thus brings every perfect fit at any time, all the time, at the perfect time, for His glory and our good. Faith trusts God for this. Faith is rewarded in His light.
O Lord,
The gift I need is Your perfect gift. And the finest perfect gift is Jesus. Thank You that in Him I am forgiven. Thank You that He carried my sorrows so that I might trust You in difficult moments. Thank You that You are unchanging in Your light and love for me.
Amen
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