Week 38, Day 1
September 19, 2022 Scripture: 1 Timothy 6 “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” (1 Timothy 6:17) Put your hope in God. Why is it that when the pressure of our finances come upon us, we struggle to put our hope in God? It seems like a no brainer that we should put our hope in God when times are tough, but that is not always how we respond, is it? What I find is that when things go up in price, my mind goes to “I need more money.” When the trouble of wealth falls upon us all, we ought to say, “I need Christ!” The Lord teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount that we need not worry about what we will eat or what we will wear, but that God will care for all of us and meet our daily needs. He says, “Give your primary concern to the Kingdom of God, seek it first, above all else. Trust me to take care of you.” Matthew 6:33 (Jordan Paraphrase) Here Paul gives similar counsel. Generosity is what matters. Opening our hands with loving kindness is what matters! Being stingy, fighting for every last dollar, looking out for self… there’s no room for that in the church. Generosity is what it is all about! I get that times are tough. I’m deeply frustrated with my gas and grocery bill. It is very difficult right now for most everyone I know. While the temptation is to get put our hope in making more and getting more money, the answer to our troubles is kindness. Give to others and watch how generosity changes your heart and others. God will more than meet your need as you seek first his kingdom and righteousness. We function in the world knowing that God is King and he is caring for us. We can live generously because our life is rooted in the kingdom of God. Seek Him and His Kingdom above all else! Is there someone you can bless and encourage today?
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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