The things of God are usually manifold. To say that something is manifold is to aver that it is marked by diversity or variety. So we know that the wisdom of God is manifold, according to Ephesians 3:10. In his short but indispensable epistle, Peter found another thing as manifold; that is, God’s grace. (1 Peter 4:10). The reward of steadfast service is also manifold. “And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.” (Luke 18:29-30 KJV).

“The gift of God is equally manifold…Irrespective of the one you refer to, all good gifts come from God the Father.”

This train of thought can apply to the text we have before us. James wrote that every good gift comes from God. The gift of God is equally manifold. For a listing, we can talk of the gift of life. Each day we hit the ground running is an experience of divine gift. Beyond that, we have the gift of eternal life which is even more important. Eternal life was procured for us at the cost of Jesus’ Blood. His death means life everlasting for those who receive Him. Then we have the gift of the Spirit and the various spiritual gifts. From the day of Pentecost till now, it is the privilege of everyone who is born of God to receive the Holy Spirit, who then distributes divine abilities severally on people. It is by spiritual gifts that we engage in kingdom service. Finally, we can talk about the temporal gifts of God. Ranging from having a means of livelihood to faithful friends and raising a family, these are all temporal blessings that enrich our lives. Irrespective of the one you refer to, all good gifts come from God the Father. The fact that in Him there is no variation or shadow of turning means He is not tired of giving. Therefore, we must never be tired of thanking Him.