James 1:17English Standard Version (ESV)
17 Every
good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the
Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Over this last weekend I
had the opportunity to watch the opening ceremonies for the Worldwide Special
Olympics Games, in which special needs athletes from all over the world came to
compete in different athletic competitions.
As the father of a
special Olympic athlete, I see the pride in my athlete and his teammates as
they are given a venue to celebrate their differences. These phenomenal athletes
compete and focus on their abilities rather than their disabilities. Our son
was able to do bowling, track, and basketball with his Special Olympics team.
Our son is given the
ability to shine and to enjoy many things in which society in the past had only
offered to what society considered to be normal. When our special needs
athletes succeed we truly see the gifts that God has placed in them, as they
participate in areas that used to be off limits to them.
Beloved, the case for
today’s text from James is to remind us that everything that God creates has
value and worth. Everything created by God is made perfect, as to shine the
light of His love upon the world. My prayer for you today is that you will
watch and support these amazing athletes here in Carroll County, and all over
the world.
My friends, we each have
gifts in us and each of us has the light of Christ in us for all the world to
see. Go out today and support others and let your light shine as well.
This is the day that the
Lord has made.
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