Have you been envious or jealous of what others have? And perhaps even blamed God for not gifting us like He has gifted others?

“A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” John 3:27.

This was said by John when his disciples brought to his attention that Jesus was gaining more disciples than him. In other words, John knew his place. He knew that everything he had came from God. Whether it’s large or little, didn’t matter. His purpose is not to get more but that he is faithful with what he’s been given.

And whatever we have been given could increase or decrease as God wills. We are not to compare with others or even to our own past. God could take away what He has given….

This will free you from jealousy and envy. What have you received that’s not from God? What have they received that’s not from God that you are so envious of or jealous of? You or they could’ve been born a gnat that lives for 3 days…

PH