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Romans 8:32

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things.

Everyone has their dreams. That special someone they are after. The life they want to live. That house. That car. That job. That ministry.

Now if God can do immeasurably more than all of this that we imagine and ask for (Ephesians 3:20), why would I not graciously receive?

Did you know that Jesus was heaven’s absolute best: The “beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17); the one whom “all God’s angels worship” (Hebrews 1:6); the one of whom “the heavens are the work of (his) hands” (Hebrews 1:10).

The Father gave him for me!

And then promised He would give me all things.

I don’t have to strive for the above, putting all my effort into work and career, flash clothing, projecting an image, building reputation, etc. Don’t give up the ‘impractical’ time spent with your Father in prayer, worship and Word. Don’t give up the ‘inconsequential’ time spent connecting a new person and serving in the church.

How can I receive a gift if I work for it? Imagine if someone told me they’d give me a Maybach but instead I toiled away to earn a Toyota?

He will graciously give all things to me!

Prayer for the week: Father, how great is the love you have poured out that you now call us children. You are a perfect father whose perfect love drives me to trust and rely on you alone. I can look forward to the best because you gave your best.