12-17-17, Serving in Seventeen, Lights, Camera, Action. The book of James #7, The Greatest G.I.F.T.S. Come From Above
(James 1:16-18)
- Brief Review:
- Every good and perfect Gift:
- Is from above (James 1:17)
- For eternity (Romans 6;23)
- For you and me (John 3:16)
- Is from above (James 1:17)
- For growing the Kingdom of God (John 4:7-15)
- Father of Lights/Creator of Heavenly Lights (Psalm 74:16, 136:7-9)
- God’s character is unchanging in the giving of good!
- Remember God is preparing us for eternity, in so doing there will be discomfort in this temporary time in which we now live! (Romans 8:18-25)
- Remember God is in the business of rewarding folks with eternal life not merely giving them the creature comforts this world has to offer! (Romans 9:21-24)
- God’s gifts are always good. (Lam. 2:22-24, James 1:17)
- God brought us about (Psalm 139, James 1:18)
- God founded us by the word of truth (Eph. 1:13)
- God Intends to Forgive usTotally!! (John 3:16, Psalm 103:10-12) and GIFT us with His Spirit allowing the “Fruits of the Spirit” to work in and through us! (Galatians 5:22-26) Who’s are you?
- God’s gifts come down from the treasuries of heaven!
- God’s gifts are fireproof! (Matt, 6:19-21)
Questions for Transformation
Are you living as one who has received the greatest gift?
- What spoke to you most in this message?
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- What are you going to do about that?
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- How could it affect the world around you?
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Are you seeking daily transformation? If so what has God done in you in the last month? If you aren’t seeking daily transformation what’s more important than your eternal home? (Matt. 10:26-33)
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