Most of us could easily fill a page with the many ways God has poured his love into our earthly lives. Our blessings can be seen in the faces of family and friends and in the “stuff” we have been able to buy. We all get sick, but most of the time our health is a blessing. But we also know that every blessing we enjoy on earth is usually temporary. Our health, our finances, and our “stuff” will have a beginning and an end.

James, the half brother of Jesus, spoke of the blessings of our lives that will continue to be our blessings in heaven. He said, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” Every gift God gives us is perfect and therefore has eternal value.

You might say those “good gifts” are actually “God-gifts.” God-gifts transcend time and are consistently given to every generation. God is unchanging and so are his gifts from above.

God gifted King David with confidence, encouragement, and a keen mind.

God gifted David’s son Solomon with extraordinary wisdom and the riches of this world.

God gifted the apostle Matthew with a fresh start because he followed Jesus.

God gifted Paul with intelligence and the humble confidence needed to stand for the gospel, endure persecution, and write theology that would endure as Scripture. 

God gifted you as well. 

What are the “good gifts from above” that our unchanging God has chosen to be your blessings? How are you using those perfect God-gifts to serve his will and his people? 

Living with wisdom is a path to God’s blessings. It is wise to know your gifts and wisely use them to serve the One who gave you “every” perfect blessing of your life.