YOUR WISH LIST
Today's reading: Amos 1:1-4:5, Revelation 2:12-29, Proverbs 28:1-8

"To all who are victorious, who obey me to the very end, I will give authority over all the nations. They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots. They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star!" Revelation 2:26-28 NLT

I don't know what's on your Christmas wish list.

Maybe you've asked for something practical, like new socks and underwear.

Maybe you've gone the more intellectual route and have asked for a new book or two.

To improve your spiritual walk, maybe you've asked for a new study Bible, one with all the side notes, commentaries and a whole section of maps.

Maybe in an effort to regain health you have on your wish list a new treadmill or an elliptical or a gym membership.

Maybe, just maybe, you've asked for your heart's desire--for a loved one to be at the Christmas table, for that trip you've been wanting to take for a long time or maybe even that big, sparkling diamond.

But would you ever ask for dominion over all the nations, authority like Jesus was given--and a star of your own?

We wouldn't dare. We wouldn't ever even hope. We wouldn't be so bold. We would never think to even ask.

And yet, according to His Word, those are the gifts He desires to give us after a lifetime of service. After persevering. After continuing in His shadow.

Oh, what a good gift giver our God is!