Tag: gifts
In this week’s episode of Midweek Meditations, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 reminding us our honour and worth is found in the Gift Giver, not our gifts.
Cover to Cover Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-24:45 Focus: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Have you ever received something for free, without any cost, or been given a gift which you thought to give to someone else? For whatever reason, regardless, if people knew that you “re-gifted” something, just how would they feel? How would you feel? You’d feel cheated and worthless. You were only good enough to be given a second-hand gift, something people didn’t want…
Cover to Cover Reading: Leviticus 20:1-22:33 Focus: Leviticus 22:17-33 I used to have a violin teacher in high school, a Russian violin teacher, who was never satisfied with my progress (catalysed by my lack of practice and apathetic attitude towards her). Without fail each week she would have an episode, “No, no, no. Not like that! (*insert unintelligible Russian*) Like this! Like this!” or something of similar effect. Suffice to say, while I progressed, it was simply not good enough for her. (When you realise that we had students in the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, with calibre that high…you just can’t…
Cover to Cover Reading: Exodus 30:17-33:23 Focus: Exodus 31:1-11 When it comes to the creative arts, while we may recognise that all gifts and talents are God-given, it often does not receive the same recognition as other gifts and talents. When we see a strong leader, they are filled with the spirit of God; when we see a eloquent preacher or teacher, they are filled with the spirit of God; but when we see a magnificent artist, do we think they are filled with the spirit of God? When we see an elegant sculpture, do we think they are filled…
Cover to Cover Reading: Genesis 39:1-41:57 Focus: Genesis 39:2-6, 20-23 There is an ancient Greek myth about a king who wished that everything he touched turned to gold. The story of King Midas is often told with the moral that selfishness, greed and prosperity does not always bring happiness. However, the story of Joseph is one story of a golden touch used selflessly and generously for the benefit of others. It is no surprise to see the progression in Joseph’s life as he eventually became the second-in-command of Egypt.
