Almost every time I read the scriptures I read something that seems like it pertains directly to me and what I am going through in my life. No matter the season of life, my age or circumstance, the scriptures speak to me. I can hear God's voice through the words on the page. I am able to feel direction and guidance, and my gospel questions are answered.
Once in awhile I read a scripture that jolts me and leads me to stop, reread the scripture and ponder. This happened last night when Matthew and I were reading part of Section 88 in the Doctrine & Covenants. This is the verse that struck me:
"For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift."
We stopped and talked about this verse. What is "the gift?" What is the gift that has been bestowed upon us? The Savior's atonement? Life itself? Agency? Commandments? The creation? Families? Temples? The good news of the gospel? Or all of the above?
Am I guilty of not fully receiving the gift that has been offered to me? Am I cutting myself short on blessings and rejoicings that could be mine? Have I not remembered the "giver of the gift" as I should?
So much to think about! God wants us to be happy and He is a cheerful gift-giver, if only we will open up and receive the gifts he is willingly ready to bless us with. I want to acknowledge Him and be grateful.
I'm still thinking about this.
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