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Here is the reward of humility!

In today’s world, many acquire riches by taking advantage of and even hurting others. Many companies and business people do not care how their process of making money affect other people, just as long as they are making a profit. When we strive to make money without caring what happens to others, or when we use illegal means to make money, it will invariably bring along with it stress, worry, fear, and retribution. From time to time, we see famous people  arrested because they used illegal means to create wealth. Another thing we hear is that some had mental or emotional breakdowns because they could not bear the continual pressure and stress of keeping wealth that was ill-gained. However when God gives us bountiful provision, He also gives us the privilege of being able to enjoy it without undue stress and worry. We can go to sleep peacefully and confidently because we live our lives with godly integrity. He gives His beloved sleep (Psalms 127:2)! Along with the abundant resources He blesses us with, He also gives us honor and life. That my friend, is the reward of humility!

Proverbs 22:4 “The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord Is riches, honor, and life.“

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In whatever state I am, I have learned this!

*** Please see my special invitation to you below the devotional Blessings.

Today, most of western society is super busy trying to achieve more. They are not satisfied or content with what they have, or who they are. They are trying to be the next “American Idol.” Only then will they be happy. The scriptures speak cautions against this mindset. Paul said: “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Phillipians 4:11). John the Baptist told the soldiers “….be content with your wages” (Luke 3:14). When we get caught up in always wanting more, desiring more, chasing after more, it constantly stresses us out and continually disappoints us. I am not saying that you shouldn’t want to be the best you can be. What I am saying is to be content where you are now. Be at peace in the present. Do your best, but know that happiness doesn’t come from having more. You need to be satisfied now. If you can achieve more, amen, but do it from a place of peace. Say like Paul, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Life is too short to spend all your time stressed out because you don’t have this, or you aren’t as good as that one. Do your best, and know that God loves you for who you are, not for what you can achieve. Be content NOW! All is well with your soul. He is with you.

Phillipians 4:11 “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content”

Don’t miss this Sunday’s service at 11 am. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Joseph Mattera. He is an internationally sought out speaker, who flows with prophetic insight. His teachings on the Kingdom of God are being taught in in cooperation with Oral Roberts University. His articles can be seen in Charisma magazine. He is the founder of Christ Covenant Coalition, an international network of networks.