Enough?

Of course, money will do after its kind, and will steadily work to un-spiritualize and un-church the people to whom it was bequeathed.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882, American poet, essayist)

Proverbs 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 it to say that Jesus is our portion? Listen to what John says in John 3:27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven.” To me the greatest promise here is this; the only thing we receive on this earth that will stay with us forever is Jesus Himself. In Him are all things and from Him all things came, so nothing exists without Him.

What eternal value do the things that we possess on this earth have? Nothing, they have no “eternal” value unless we use those resources given to us to advance the Gospel, and to reach the lost for Christ. So, how much do I need? Well, I need enough, and I’m afraid in today’s society that enough has lost favor. We all want big barns, full, just in case of a “rainy” day.

Listen to Solomon’s advice. All we need is enough, enough to meet our needs each day, and enough faith to trust Him for tomorrow. Solomon acknowledges his nature to God. He says if I have too much, I will have a tendency to forget you, and if I have too little, I might steal. So Lord, let me have as much as I need to keep my eternal focus on You, and reap those things that will last me forever…God Bless.
Pastor William