Who doesn’t feel a sense of excitement at the sight of a beautifully wrapped box? The colors, the ribbon, the presentation—all of it draws us in. Yet so often, we become captivated by the packaging that we lose sight of the gift hidden inside.

In much the same way, life can distract us with what appears impressive on the surface—status, image, success, reputation. But a person’s true worth is not measured by outward appearance or public perception. It is revealed in the quiet places—in integrity, in compassion, and in faithfulness,

The value is never in the box. The value is in the heart!

When someone says, “I’ve got receipts,” they mean they have proof to back up what they’re saying and can verify their version of events.

Oh, we talk a good game, we claim to love others, and we say that we know God, but where are the receipts? A tree is known by the fruit it bears. In other words, if there is no fruit being produced in your life as the result of your faith + good works, then what are we doing?

It’s time to take inventory of your fruit. Jesus is coming soon! And He will be asking for receipts!

One of my favorite movies growing up was The Wizard of Oz. Yet it wasn’t until much later that I recognized its profound truth: the characters spent the entire journey on that yellow brick road searching for what they already possessed.

In the same way, the “wizard” of this world convinces us that we are incomplete — that we're lacking or missing out on something. This lie fuels discontentment, dulls our gratitude, and drives us to exhaust ourselves chasing the thing we already have.

If you're in Christ you already have everything you need. What more are you looking for?