Find the Giver of the Gift

 

When life gets confusing, we tend to rattle off the usual suspects: When? Where? How? Why? Sound familiar? We pace, we pray, we peek under every emotional rock trying to find the answers. But maybe the answer isn’t a thing at all. Maybe it’s a Who.

“Stop looking for the answers -- start looking for the Giver.” Those words hit me like a spiritual two-by-four (the gentle kind).

Because when we lean into the Giver -- our faithful, loving God -- we get more than answers. We receive peace in the waiting, strength in the not-knowing, and joy right smack in the middle of the mystery.

Remember as kids how laser-focused we were on Santa? If we could just get close enough to whisper our wish list, we believed he’d deliver the goods. Well, spoiler alert: Santa’s lap is seasonal, but God's lap is eternal -- and far more generous.

Here’s the truth: God isn’t a vending machine or some kind of divine jackpot. He’s the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17), not because we insert the right prayer or behavior, but because He loves us.

And let’s not forget what His Word says about our seeking:
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding -- and He will direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5–6

The pattern? Seek Him. Trust Him. Find Him.
And when we find Him -- we get the Giver and the gifts.

He gives peace that passes understanding, joy that can’t be shaken, comfort that doesn’t run dry, and love that doesn’t flinch at our flaws.

Don’t worry, you’re not asking for too much. In fact, you may be asking for too little. Ask big but seek deeper.

Because when we seek Him with our whole hearts, He’s already there -- smiling, arms wide open -- no lap appointment needed.

Stop chasing for answers. Run to the Giver. His presence is the greatest gift of all. And His peace that’s wrapped in His great love for us – is the treasure that passes all understanding!