Nov 12, 2014 STORING UP FOR YOURSELF
1 Timothy 6:17-19: “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.” It is always amazing to me how so much wisdom and truth is packed into just a few words. This passage of scripture presents truths that bring purpose to life when we begin to follow the instructions given. These instructions are addressed to “those who are rich in this present world”. When compared to the world standard, we have to admit that most Americans would be considered rich. It is true that because many are in financial debt, they may feel that they are not rich and they would argue that they have no extra to share. Be that as it may, no matter our financial status, we are not to trust or fix our hope on the “uncertainty of riches” and we are not to be conceited about what we own. Without even knowing it, we can put or trust in our pay check, our 401 K, our insurance policies, our investments, our saving account, or even our good work ethic. We must know deep down inside that it is God who is our supplier. The fantastic truth we see in these verses is that God “richly supplies with all things to enjoy.” Just as an earthly father, God likes to see His kids enjoying what He gives. As is so often true, the ways of God are opposite of the ways of the world and we find a good example of that in this verse. You have heard it said that you need “to get all you can and can all you get”, and for many, that is their mode of operation. God has designed it in such a way that when we engage in good deeds and are generous and ready to share, we discover real life; life without regret, a life of blessings, a life with peace within, a life that will ensure a “good foundation for the future”. As we align our lives with the ways of God we will truly find what is life indeed. Again, we don’t engage in good deeds, etc. in effort to earn God’s love, but we do so because He loves us and we are His children. Like Father-like son. It’s important that we understand and walk in our new identity. May each of us today put our total trust in God who supplies our every need and “gives all things to enjoy”.
Romans 15:13: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Blessings,
Buddy
1 Timothy 6:17-19: “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.” It is always amazing to me how so much wisdom and truth is packed into just a few words. This passage of scripture presents truths that bring purpose to life when we begin to follow the instructions given. These instructions are addressed to “those who are rich in this present world”. When compared to the world standard, we have to admit that most Americans would be considered rich. It is true that because many are in financial debt, they may feel that they are not rich and they would argue that they have no extra to share. Be that as it may, no matter our financial status, we are not to trust or fix our hope on the “uncertainty of riches” and we are not to be conceited about what we own. Without even knowing it, we can put or trust in our pay check, our 401 K, our insurance policies, our investments, our saving account, or even our good work ethic. We must know deep down inside that it is God who is our supplier. The fantastic truth we see in these verses is that God “richly supplies with all things to enjoy.” Just as an earthly father, God likes to see His kids enjoying what He gives. As is so often true, the ways of God are opposite of the ways of the world and we find a good example of that in this verse. You have heard it said that you need “to get all you can and can all you get”, and for many, that is their mode of operation. God has designed it in such a way that when we engage in good deeds and are generous and ready to share, we discover real life; life without regret, a life of blessings, a life with peace within, a life that will ensure a “good foundation for the future”. As we align our lives with the ways of God we will truly find what is life indeed. Again, we don’t engage in good deeds, etc. in effort to earn God’s love, but we do so because He loves us and we are His children. Like Father-like son. It’s important that we understand and walk in our new identity. May each of us today put our total trust in God who supplies our every need and “gives all things to enjoy”.
Romans 15:13: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Blessings,
Buddy
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