I am not a fan of gift baskets. They usually have a few things I want and several things I don’t. For example, most Easter baskets come with an assortment of candy and plastic toys. In our family, the chocolates are a big hit, but no one wants the toys, the sweet tarts, or the marshmallow candy.
Lately I have been wondering if spiritual gifts come in packages. For example, when the Holy Spirit gives one the gift of healing, does He include humility and forgiveness as part of the bundle? Many of us attempt to pick and choose what we like and ignore the rest. This not only diminishes the spiritual gifts, but is also wasteful. God’s gift baskets are always perfect. He never adds fillers or anything useless. Thus, it is wise to reverently accept all of His teachings, even the ones we find onerous or distasteful, and incorporate them into our lives.
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