Good morning people God has made and gifted

Yesterday we looked at John 3:22-36 where Jesus and John the Baptist were both baptising. Some jealousy flared up as people focused more on their rights and not on the endless needs of others.

Some people came to John expecting him to be jealous of Jesus. Here’s John’s response which is an incredible insight for us all and a great way to live life as God intends.

John 3:27 To this John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

This passage then goes on to talk about John’s role and Jesus’ role which John is very comfortable with. And here’s the reason why: God gives gifts as He chooses for a purpose He foreordained.

Look at some of the words that leapt out at me:

A man can only receive