(TEXT : Ephesians 4:8)
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
FOCUS :
Gifts are something that are commonly known from God and from men. When Jesus came into this world, He came as a result of “GIFT” to all mankind to free us all from the power of sin, from the hands of Satan and from the captivity of sorrow and suffering. There are some gifts that you will receive that will set you apart for permanent victory and there are some gifts that will come your way that will land you in bondage permanently.
2 Kings 5:26-27 And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
In addition, when Jesus ascended to heaven, He releases upon all men “gifts”; and this gifts are given to us all according to our abilities. There is absolute nobody in this world that doesn’t have in him or herself “a gift” to show forth. Jesus died on the cross by given Himself up as a “sacrificial gift”; for all mankind. So if you are not using or showing forth your own gift, that means, you are an “ungrateful” fellow.
Matthew 25:15-18 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Finally, you can as well give yourself as a gift to people around you. And you might want to ask that how do you make yourself available as a gift for others? Give people your time, give people your material things, share with people your knowledge, share with people your resources, hold people’s hands for prayers, fast on behalf of people, and lead people to worship God your Maker. You have been gifted to be a “GIVER.”
Matthew 25:35-40 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
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T.O AKINSANYA
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