“that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge,” (1 Corinthians 1:3)
Once upon a time, there was a young man on the brink of graduating from high school. Excited about the future, he approached his father with a heartfelt request for a graduation gift.
“Dad,” he said, his eyes glinting with anticipation as he pointed to a vibrant red Ford pickup truck in a magazine, “This is what I want! It would be the most amazing graduation gift ever.”
His father, looking at his son with pride, embraced him warmly. He took the magazine and set it on his desk, a gentle smile playing on his lips. A few weeks later, they met at their favorite restaurant, where the father had a surprise for his son.
“My boy,” he began, the joy evident in his voice, “I am so proud of you. I have something special for you, the best gift I could ever give.” The son’s heart raced with excitement, certain his father would unveil the keys to that coveted truck. Instead, the father slid an old, weathered Bible across the table. “Son, this Bible has been my guide through life. It’s meant everything to me, and I believe it will do the same for you. I want you to have it.”
Disappointment washed over the young man’s face. He glanced at the Bible, then back at his father, before shaking his head and leaving the restaurant, leaving the cherished Bible behind. Time passed, and the distance between them grew as years went by without a word.
Tragedy struck when the young man learned of his father’s passing. He returned to his father’s home to sort through the estate. While rummaging through his father’s desk, he discovered the old Bible resting beside a photograph of happier days—a moment frozen in time. As he picked it up, a slip of paper fell to the floor. Curiously, he leaned down to inspect it, only to find a cashier’s check for the very red Ford truck he had once yearned for, hidden within the pages of the Bible his father had gifted him.
In that moment, realization struck him: he had overlooked the true gift, focused solely on his desires and not recognizing the blessings that had been bestowed upon him.
Just like the young man in this story, we often overlook the abundance in our lives. We can become consumed by our wants and fail to see the countless blessings surrounding us. Many people around the world would long to have the opportunities we take for granted. Even amid struggles, we are incredibly fortunate, heirs to the riches of our Heavenly Father through Jesus.
“Let us not forget to express our gratitude for the blessings that flow into our lives.“
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unwavering love. Thank You for the incredible gift of salvation. I acknowledge that I sometimes overlook the everyday blessings surrounding me. I humbly thank You for all that You have done. Help me to focus my heart and trust in You rather than in my own understanding. May I recognize that every good gift comes from You. Grant me the faith to see You in all things and in everyone I meet. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
Scriptural Seeds Ministries 