The Universal Gift
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 New Living Translation
Needing one of those personal pampering moments, I decided to visit a local nail salon and spa. The receptionist was friendly; I told her what I wanted, and she introduced me to my nail technician for the day. We politely greeted each other and he began to work. We made small-talk, but communication was difficult because he didn’t speak much English, so we struggled to find common ground. We talked a little about music… everybody loves music! He named some popular American recording artists – while I recognized their names, I don’t enjoy their particular genre of music. So we discussed movies – in particular, actors from his country who became famous in America. We had more success finding common ground on that subject.
Suddenly, I began to reflect on how these recording artists and actors had a gift that they perfected and enriched to the point of creating a demand that reaches beyond their immediate environment. The same was true for this nail technician – clearly it was his gift and my need that brought us together. However, despite how great the gift, and how talented the person, there are still some people they can’t reach. Not everyone wants a manicure or pedicure. Not everyone listens to pop music or watches action movies.
So what gift, when perfected to its most mature state, will transcend all language barriers, and all racial and ethnic diversities? The answer is love. God’s love extends beyond the limits of race and nationality, beyond the limits of class and religion, beyond our faults and failures; God’s love is graciously given even to those who refuse to love Him in return because love is who He is (1 John 4:8). Love found its supreme expression in Jesus’ self-sacrifice on Calvary. We all have been freely given that gift of love – share it with someone in need today!
Send this message to a Friend, and go take charge of the day!
Be Blessed,
Katishia Gallishaw
Revival Time Internet Ministries
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