DAY – 26
FATHER OF HEAVENLY LIGHTS
" Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. " (James 1:17)
Dear Children of God, let me begin today's topic with the most popular and frequently repeated saying, (i. e. "God is good, all the time, and God still is good." He is our loving heavenly Father. He is the God who created the universe and all the celestial bodies we see today. He made all living things, including humans, in His image and likeness and found them to be good.
However, when man sinned, it is reasonable to expect God to rearrange His plans and appoint a new regent to govern His creation, but God did not do so. He was considerate. He was gracious and compassionate enough to send a Savior to redeem mankind. God's nature remains constant throughout time and into eternity. He never rejects a failed man, but rather seeks to transform him into a victorious conqueror. Even though we are unjust and unworthy to be in His marvelous presence, He willfully transforms everyone into a new creation with a new heart and imputes His righteousness to us.
Every such gift, whether of nature, providence, or grace, and especially the spiritual gifts given along with Christ, or spiritual blessings in Him, is the "best" gift; better than those that only relate to the present life: and is "perfect," such as the gifts of righteousness, remission of sins, adoption, regeneration, and eternal life.
Examine the life of the Lord Jesus.
As the Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross, enduring greater agony, one of the criminals who hung there insulted Him, pleading with Him to save Himself. However, the other criminal chastised him. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom," he added with the utmost respect and trust. These are astounding words by any standard. He saw the Lord Jesus's face, which was filled with determination to save mankind, and thus by saving men at the expense of His own life, pierced his cruel heart and surrendered himself to Christ, admitting that he lived a sinful life. We might recall that the Lord Jesus Christ told the disciples, "Ask, and you will receive." "Behold, you will be with me in paradise," the Savior said in response to the prayer.
Alas! What an unending joy it would be to be with Him forever. The Father's heart is such that he rejects no one who comes to him. Will He not allow us to shine in His glory as of the creator of all heavenly lights, Who gives his light to make the sun and stars shine? When we sincerely ask Him for anything, He is faithful enough to provide for us and make us happy and content. We certainly don't lack good things in our lives. So why wait? Continue to ask; God has heard you, and all of your blessings are on their way to you. Amen!!
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