I suspect there are 2 things (among others I’m sure) in the world that most would not say no to. They are GIFTS and POWER.
I have experienced how easy it is to get to feeling unloved and uncared for; powerless in a world out of control.
Today’s word tells you and me that God knows; God cares; and God gives! But there are no steak knives when God is giving out his gifts. The final gift is Power. God empowers us by the gift of His Holy Spirit who empowers us for living – whatever our circumstance.
You may have all sorts of expectations of God. We are all good at gift wrapping God and the gifts we want from him. But he has chosen to give you and me power to live, not just in this world, but into eternity with him. Our baptism is like a POWER wash that God uses to wash us clean. From the day of our Baptism he has been powering away in your life and mine; restoring, refreshing and renewing us day after day. His love endures forever!
Give thanks to God, the giver of every good and perfect gift!