Luke 12:15 - "Life is not defined by what you have even when you have a lot.
Luke 18: 22 - Jesus said to the ruler; "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have...then come, follow me."
Today I read a devotional from Grace by the Moment; Volume II by Max Lucado and a devotional from the Upper Room. Each discussed these scriptures. Luke 18: 18-29 has always troubled me some. Today I truly had my eyes opened.
In the Upper Room - it explained that this scripture isn't just for the rich, but for all of us. The important message is to believe that God can and will meet our needs and show us the way to live with meaning and purpose. Jesus models deep and abiding trust in God and shows us the way of life. Jesus was pointing out that those who are not burdened by possessions find it easier to gain life and peace by following him.
Now to Max's devotional; If your happiness comes from something you deposit, drive, drink or digest then you are in the prison of want.
David in Psalm 23 shares a secret with us; the secret of satisfaction; "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." David is saying, "What I have in God is greater than what I don't have in life." Do you think we can learn to say the same?
Prayer: Lord, help us to trust that everything we seek can be found in serving you. Amen.
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