God’s gifts and call are irrevocable.

As a Christian, I believe the statement is true. What ideas does it contain? Let’s start with the word gift. Webster’s Dictionary informs me that gift, when used as a noun, has been with the English language since the days of Chaucer’s Middle English.
Definition
First, it’s a notable capacity, a talent, or capacity. Second, it’s something voluntarily transferred from one person to another without compensation. Third, the act, right, or power of giving.
So?
That’s concise, but it’s Dull. What does gift imply? On a day-to-day human level, behind gift is the concept of a relationship. Usually, people make, buy, or plan gifts for friends and family members. It takes altruism to make a gift to a total stranger, or even less likely, to an enemy.
In this world, the motivation behind gift-giving can range from the loving celebration of an accomplishment, to things less appealing, like a desire to manipulate or influence in a less positive sense.
One thing is sure. Gift givers deliberately use their time, talents, or money in their desire to present someone they choose to honor or love an object or experience of beauty and value.

Whether it’s a new pair of useful blue mittens or some stained glass picked for the gorgeous changes it gives to light, we hope our loved one also appreciates and enjoys the surprise we’ve planned.
It doesn’t take much effort to remember our struggles to wrap a package in Christmas or birthday paper so that there weren’t gaps that exposed the box. We wanted it to be perfect because we felt the recipient deserved it that way.
What particular gift do you remember most often? What was the occasion when you received it?
For me, one most memorable gift was the companionship of a close church friend during a sixteen-day trip to Great Britain and Ireland. If you like, leave me a comment about a favorite gift or experience you were given.
We’re fairly familiar with human perspectives on gifts, but does God have his own take on Gifts?
Over the next weeks, I’ll be exploring the possibility on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Keep in touch.