“for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” 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.
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.” Luke 12:22-23 KJV
“And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?” Luke 12:25-26 KJV
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 rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:31 KJV
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!
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:16-21 KJV
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
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