February 16 2012

Content? Or Content?
 
Reading: Hebrews 13:5-6, Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you, so that we confidently say, The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.

In today's uncertain world of ever changing politics and jobs, how can we be content with our lives? We have families to care for, bills to pay, our homes are not worth what we owe on them. So what are we to do? Everywhere we turn someone is telling us how doomed we are, always the negative, always how something will never work. So where do we turn? I mean, really, just tell me what to do to fix it ant I will fix it.

Personally, I believe that we really are suffering from a lack of trust. We can't trust the politicians, we can't trust the media, we can't trust the company, we can't trust… and the list goes on. Maybe our forefathers could not trust any of these things either. I’m sure that my grandfather and great grandfather would sit around and complain about the same things we do now. "The world is moving to fast"; "the president doesn't have a clue"; "my boss is an idiot". So what did they trust in? It's ironic that the same money that we are trying to earn to feel “safe” is printed with the words "In God we trust" on it?

Maybe we have been trying to trust in the wrong things lately, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU". What guarantees have you ever received in this world that could stack up against that promise from a God who holds the entire world in His hand? Remember this is God promising this to you. It doesn’t come with a “90 day limited warranty”, it is forever.

Do you genuinely feel content with what you have?

How can you choose today to be content with what you have and place your complete trust in God?








End of the Day Review
  
As you look back on the day, did you feel a sense of contentment? If yes, how; if no, why not?
 
 
Did you go through your day, trusting in God that He will take care of things?