On our own, we are not capable of giving anything to God. Our works don’t cut it. Can NOT cut it. God blesses us with gifts that don’t involve doing but receiving, receiving his goodness, grace and His promises. Promises to never leave or forsake us. Promises to cover us with the robe of His Son’s righteousness.
We are blessed not because good things are happening to us, we are blessed because of what Jesus has done for us when He suffered and died for us. When He rose again for us. This is how He has restored us. So the question becomes, what does it look like to live that restored life?
- Isaiah 57:14-21
- 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
- Matthew 5:1-3