~ A Gift ? ! ~

Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:17 AM

Subject: What is a gift ?

Sometimes when a gift is given it's not what we would have liked even if it's been given from the heart. I have an illness called MS and for the years since receiving its diagnosis I have been in denial about its potential existence within my lifedreams. It is a reality and finally realise that time is too short to be concerned about my personal life-goals. This is where Jesus comes in. Knowing that He wants to extract the excellent-best for me and from me is an astounding revelation and part of that hurts because I feel I've had to sacrifice required elements that I've wanted to retain. What I regard as working importance in this world is not of working importance for the Lord as is but is to be refined for use according to His Holy Will, Word and ultimate Good and purpose for me. I just have to go to His Bible of Scripture to find that out!

What He requires is the best for me because I've learned that He is faithful to His promises. He is Kind, Good, Holy, pure Grace (His undeserved favour), The Creator of All things Good, Merciful, Just, Compassion, Saver in Jesus (the RIGHTEOUS Way to be Saved). I definitely thank Him for giving me more than I would ever be able to dream for myself. Instead of feeling like a Soldier who throws himself on a live grenade to take the brunt of an explosion I sort-of 'ground-hog day' go into 'auto-pilot' and reflect on comparing the TRUTH of Jesus suffering on His Self-ordained Cross for my sins. Amazing, Isn't it?? Because of His Death and Resurrection, all who accept His offer of Salvation receive Absolute forgiveness and eternal-LIFE (*John 3:16).

*Hebrews 10 in God's-breathed Bible speaks regarding the animal-offerings of the Old Testament and compares them to Jesus' death. Verse 4 states that "It is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins". Those sacrifices point us to the need for Christ's death. "Thank you God for RENEWING Your Patience and Tolerance with me EVERYDAY". It is a really TRUE Gift with His Hope of expressing the Best that LIFE can give me - "lifting the bar in my Life for Jesus"! - K. _________________________________________________________________________________________