February 05: More than to receive, give.

Word:

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister; and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant: even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:26-28)

One of the main causes of the great conflicts in the world has been having enough. Fearful of not having what they need, desperately try to make a difference by forcibly removing what others have gained. Then they try to accumulate more and more material wealth, making the world an unequal place.

Let us now see in the light of the scriptures in 1 Kings 17 that true wealth consists. Imagine the great risk taken by that widow who received Elijah, a stranger to her, but entrusted by Jesus to get home (1 Kings 17: 15-16). What a great sacrifice in the name of the Lord, to give him his last provisions of food and how wonderful, in turn, the transforming power of God in making these provisions last for days and were sufficient to keep them both.

The scriptures repeatedly show us that there is more than enough for everyone and that it is more important to offer than to accumulate. There is the example of Jesus who never had material wealth and even had no home in his adulthood. However, the legacy that left us through God, I am sure has made us all as richer Christians, than the first millionaire on the planet.

Take some time now, to consider all the blessings that have come into your life, when you decided to become a child of God. Do you now see the great riches you have reaped?

Undoubtedly the Lord never abandons us.

Prayer:

Lord, grant me peace and serenity to find the fullness of my life in the works to which you have called me. Guide me to help you in those who need it most, understanding that in sharing the blessings you have given me, I am more worthy of your love and companionship. Amen.