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James 1:17 · KJV

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

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Passage Context

15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
16Do not err, my beloved brethren.
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

He doesn't waver! Isn't that nice to know? God is always the same, and because of that, He gives good gifts. He made the beautiful world and gave it to us to use. When sin choked off life, God made a promise and fulfilled it through Abraham and the Israelites. When death took us, He gave us Jesus, who was killed and then raised from the dead, to show us that we can triumph over sin and death. No shadows can be seen in that bright light, and we know that light will keep shining.

Prayer

Generous and gracious God Almighty, I appreciate all of Your grace, gifts, love, and promises that You have consistently given to me. I don't have anyone or anything that even comes close to You. In the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your numerous gifts. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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