"One's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." Or, I perceive the lack thereof.
Who spends more time worrying about their finances; those who have lack or those with excess? I am amazed at the similitude.
"Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing."" (Luke 12:22-23 NKJV)
"And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?" (Luke 12:25-26 NKJV)
People talk all day about their finances, whether they are discussing what they just bought or what they are going to buy, or what the cost of a medical bill is or what utility is getting ready to be turned off!
Very seldom does someone sit in my chair and tell (without prompting) the wondrous things God has done for them! Very seldom.
Worry of how to pay or or how to store what you have for a rainy day is exactly the same. For worry is sin. And setting your minds on things of this life instead if Kingdom things shows a lack of trust in God!
How much time HAVE you thought about your relationship with God today; this week; this month? Compare to how much you spend about thinking about the economy, sports, your health. If you did a pie chart I know God would get the least! How do I know?
Because "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks!" What is foremost in the your thinking and speaking has captured your heart! And if God is not in that equation - you are just "captured"!
"But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you." (Luke 12:31 NKJV)
God knows what you need before you need! He knows and He cares, and if you seek Him with your whole heart He will move heaven and earth to provide for you! But the Kingdom is not about things! So if you have a heart for things instead of Him, you are a fool!
"Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”"
(Luke 12:16-21 NKJV)
Time is running out and no one knows when his time will be up!
I entreat you -
Repent while there is still time!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 9/16/14, 8/19/15
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