The measure of the gift

Saint Paul writes:

"...unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of God." (Ephesians 4:7)

First of all, let's assume that the "us" in this clause can refer to us - specifically, you.  You have received something that is measured out for you only, a gift that fits you perfectly like a bespoke suit.  But it is better than what a tailor can do, even a very good tailor, because God is the measurer.  God the Tailor who already knows the measurements.  Who better than the Creator to know what fits?  It is like the yoke that is "easy" to bear - it fits perfectly.  God's knowledge allows this measure to align with those good works He has chosen for you to do.  This gift - your gift - is comfortable.

Yet you may be wondering why is it that you don't feel comfortable in life.  Perhaps you have not accepted or acknowledged this gift.  Perhaps you are ignoring it.  You may think this is a gift that should have "fixed" the things that are broken in your lives - if you have something broken in your life.  Well, it is even possible that some of that brokenness is part of the gift; or, at least the brokenness is not far from some grace that overcomes the brokenness.  You may even feel you don't need such a gift.  Everything is just fine; no need of any such gift.

Maybe the peace provided by the gift passes understanding.

We number, that is we consider, we mark, we study, we comprehend (all kinds of measures) our days in order to apply our hearts to wisdom.  What is the grace measured out to you in each of these days?  Grace intended precisely for you, not someone else.  Grace measured exactly for you.  How could you not use such a gift?