Use what we have to challenge/encourage each other.

August 10, 2012

Proverbs 10 3  “The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but He casteth away the substance of the wicked.”

            We have a long row to hoe and we often lose that fact. We pray for riches to give to the church or the needy. We complain about the wealth accumulated by many and wonder “How fair is this?” We may not get the riches we ask for because our gift may not be mercies. If we don’t have the gift of mercy and give what we can from what we have now, how can we know that we would give fairly from our riches?  Thank goodness, God knows what would happen.

            Some people accumulate due to stealing and cheating, but many others accumulate because of planning, preparation, hard work, and dedication. It is unfair of us as Christians to ask from God what He does not feel we would use properly. It is just as unfair for us to question God’s distribution of wealth and talents.

            What really counts is the final call—Have you been found worthy of the wealth and talents you have? Have you exercised them for His glory? Your real victory or loss depends on that!

Lord, we love You today and want to share both our wealth and our talents properly. Help us, Lord, to effectively use what we have and to challenge and encourage each other to meet their potential. Lead us to Your throne in worship and praise. In His service we live.   Amen