There are seven power-packed gifts from God that are mentioned in Proverbs 3:16-18. These gifts are available to any believer in Jesus Christ because He performed the finished work on the cross in order to make us eligible to receive them. The exciting news is, according to Jewish traditions, this list of seven gifts includes children!
It amazes me how God has packed so much into a very short passage of Scripture:
Through God’s written Word, and the Living Word– Jesus, He has given us:
- Long life
- Wealth
- Honor
- Wisdom
- Children
- Favor
- Peace
The 7 Gifts From God
Long Life – God’s words have power! Keeping His words in your heart will help you enjoy well-being and live a long and fulfilling life.
“Let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life; and peace they will add to you.” –Proverbs 3:1, 2
Wealth – God desires for believers to prosper. In the midst of famine, God caused Isaac to prosper.
“Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.” -Psalm 35:27 NKJV
Honor – God provides high respect and esteem for those who receive His love and, who love His Son, Jesus.
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. -Psalm 91:14, 15
Wisdom – The wisdom of God is delineated in the Word. It is not burdensome. It doesn’t impose difficulties upon the believer. Instead, it shows believers the right path to choose; it’s a road map of life and it always leads to truth and justice.
“Make your ear attentive to wisdom.” – Proverbs 2:2 NASB
“The Lord gives wisdom.” – Proverbs 2:6
“Happy is the man who finds wisdom.” – Proverbs 3:13
Children, Favor and Peace: Gifts from God
Children – Jewish tradition, through the Vilna Gaon, explains that “the tree of life” and its fruit refer to a person’s children. Someone who dies and leaves a son to fill his place is not considered dead; thus they are his tree of life.
“The fruit of a righteous one is a tree of life.” – Proverbs 11:30
“Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 NLT
Favor – The Lord’s favor is available to surround us and bring grace into our daily lives. His favor never runs out!
“For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” – Psalm 5:12
“Your marvelous favor makes us even stronger, lifting us even higher!” – Psalm 89:17 TPT“His loving favor lasts a lifetime!” – Psalm 30:5 TPT
Peace – Jesus is our source of peace. When we keep our attention turned toward Him instead of our problems, we experience a deeper and greater tranquillity and contentment.
“For He Himself is our peace.” – Ephesians 2:14
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27
How will you receive and accept these seven gifts from God that are available to you?
