How Much is Enough?

To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.

George Macdonald 1824-1905, Scottish Novelist

Prov 30:7-9
Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, That I not be full and deny You and say, "Who is the LORD?" Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God. NASU

What is the definition of “enough” in today’s society? In Webster’s Dictionary it says this; “occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations.” Well, what is it that you and I are expecting from this world, for I think that our expectations of this world are too high and must be kept in check.

You could liken it to a person walking down life’s road. There is a just amount that each of us can rightly carry. If your burden is too large, you will quickly get tired or diverted from your destination, your focus will be on what you carry. If you burden is too light, you might arrive at your destination with too little to sustain you. So, what we all need is just enough, which includes carrying the right things in the right amounts that will make our journey successful and our destination sure.

Hence the words of this proverb, “Father, feed me with that which is my portion.” I find that refreshing, and I find that attitude lacking in our world. We have many demands and wishes from life, especially in America, the land with so much. But we must remember what Greed will do, it will steal the best of life from you and I, and it will make the burden heavy and the load hard to bear. Let’s go to Jesus and ask for our portion, for He is, Enough!...God Bless

Pastor William