How Much More

"If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him." Matt. 7:11

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There once was a little girl who lived in the country with her mom and dad, two sisters and one brother. One cold winter morning she awoke with a sense of excitement inside! Today was her 6th birthday! She bounced out of bed and ran into the kitchen where mom was making pancakes - her favorite breakfast. The others were already seated around the breakfast table and greeted her with a chorus of "Happy Birthday"! There was happy chatter and laughter as the food rapidly disappeared. 

After a bit dad stepped out the back door and soon returned with a big grin, wheeling in the most beautiful, light green bicycle with a red bow cheerily waving from the handlebars. The little girl squealed with delight, her eyes sparkling! A brand-new bike all her own! She couldn't believe it! She ran to give her daddy a hug. He laughed and tossed her up in the air. Then he set her, ever so carefully, on the bicycle seat. His hands were strong and steady on the handlebars as he showed her how to pedal and wheeled her around the room. The others clapped, cheering her on! 

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You guessed it! The little girl was me (imagination used to fill in the details)! A new bike for my birthday was a big deal! Money was tight in those days and we didn't generally get big birthday gifts. In fact, I can't really remember any other birthday gifts, although I'm sure I got some.

So if my dad knew how to give good gifts to me (the kind that my little heart desired and made my eyes sparkle), how much more will the Father in heaven give good gifts to his children! Believe and receive it today!

See, the winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come. SS 2:11-12