Come Bearing Gifts

But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.

- Luke 10:5-6, NKJV

It is so easy to take or to receive that we often forget to give in return. A simple thank you is often enough, but far too often overlooked. But if you come to any/all situations with the peace of God, both in word and deed, how much more will both parties be enriched by such a gift - But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you (Luke 10:5-6, NKJV)? God has invited/is inviting you to His house, asking little to nothing in return. The doors to His sanctuary are open to those willing to walk through with thanksgiving and praise. And while the experience is pleasant and rewarding without you providing anything, how much more is the encounter enriched if you simply bestow upon His people the peace He has already afforded you. If you come bearing gifts (peace, love, joy, happiness, forgiveness, etc.) to the place where He is…the place where He has assigned His people, how much more enriched will a hurting body be healed by one bearing such gifts? Remember that it is easy to take, and even easier to forget to reciprocate; however, a great start is by providing God’s people with the peace that is inherent with operating in His will…exhibiting the fullness and glory of the manifestation of His Holy Spirit. Today come bearing the gift of peace regardless of the engagement or encounter [I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ (Acts 20:35, NKJV)]…knowing that God’s grace and mercy will change every situation and circumstance.

BE BLESSED!