As the New Year starts, let us not forget the past. We just celebrated Christmas and Jesus birth. Soon we will celebrate Easter, Jesus death and resurrection. In a way these are about the gift of eternal life. God gave his most precious son for us. We too can give gifts this year that reflect our Lord and Savior.

 The gift of Patience: Hebrews 5:36 (NIV) You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

The gift of Kindness: Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

The gift of Forgiveness: Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

A summary of these are in Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

But most importantly is Matthew 6:33-34 (NIV)  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

New Year, same God, same Jesus.
Seek and you will find

1/01/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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