1 Tim 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot take anything out of the world;
1 Tim 6:8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content (satisfied )
I remember one day looking around at my situation and I realized suddenly that all my creature needs had been met by GOD. I was not recognizing how much wealth I had or even the lack thereof.. I was experiencing as described in scripture contentment... I am satisfied...
This atitude of mine I will acknowledge is so contrary to many atitudes in our churches today .. Currently there is a rouge doctrine called the gospel of prosperity that has infiltrated the body of Christ and has defiled many. ..
Let me make myself clear regarding this wind of doctrine.. It is false.. It is a dangerous doctrine for Christians and highly manipulative in it's presentation. This subject however, will be a topic of another time, and I only leave you with this verse:
Gal 1:9 As we said before, so I now say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel different from or contrary to that which you received [from us], let him be accursed (anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment)!
Anyone remember this song by Crystal Lewis.. Satisfied
Its right on the mark with the message of this lesson.. Here is a part of the lyric : Or just click on the link and listen
http://s0.ilike.com/play#Crystal+Lewis:Satisfied:971617:s17658899.8095337.4744835.0.1.83%2Cstd_01ffac1c16ea9944d4089a807c4d7f20
don’t let this world trick you in to thinking
you need what its got to be happy
satisfaction comes from something
this world cannot provide... be satisfied
Luke 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for a man's life does not consist in and is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance or that which is over and above his needs.
When the Lord says I will give you life more abundantly people He is not talking about THINGS!!!
Because the scripture says we need nothing over and above our needs.. The greatness about the life that Jesus provides is that it frees you from sin.. This is the abundant life..
So let's stop worrying and striving after this and that because in those things you will not find satisfaction
Let me paraphase and say , take a chill pill and come to Jesus with HIM you will find rest peace and contentment.
Matt 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]
Matt 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.
Matt 11:30 For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good--not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
Herein lies your contentment people do not let this opprotunity today past you by,you can have it.
In contrast what might be the Worlds concept of contentent, Take a look at this parable for an illustraion of this worlds idea for contentment since they do not know Jesus..
Luke 12:18 "Then he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
Luke 12:19 'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."'
Our Lord's response to this atitude..
Luke 12:20 "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?'
Luke 12:21 "So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
Wow, The Lord called the man a fool.... strong stuff,
Listen people be content realize GOD has you in the palm of His hand and He will never ever let you go.. and do not let the striving after things be your master...
Hebrews 13:5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” .
You have a much much higher purpose and calling. so don't blow it trying to get a BMW..because when you get one you will say to yourself, what was all the hoopla about..?? The empty now what feeling will set in
Matt 6:24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. ..
Sincerely Yours
Ormond
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
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