Saturday, February 6, 2016

Saturday, February 6, 2016

By Keesha Sullivan

God Is More Than Enough

  "...A man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12:15). Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, which would mean a man's life consists of Jesus. The more I seek Jesus the more life I possess. This is a lesson that the Lord has really been driving home over for me over the last few years. He keeps breaking down the lies of this world and filling my mind with His 

truths.

     In 1 John 2:15-17, we read, " Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever." The enemy pushes needing a house, a car, more money, more recognition, more of everything, while the Lord says you just need more of me. 

     The reading from today spoke about the people giving their first fruits to the Lord. We read in Exodus 23:19, ""Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God." As I read this scripture, I realized that the only way a person could joyfully give their firstfruits is if they trusted God and knew that He was more than enough to provide. In order to give the firstfruits (our tithe) each month, we must know that our life doesn't consist in the abundance of our possessions, but rather it consists of Jesus and being obedient to Him. 

     Lord, please help us to tear down the lies of this world and fill our minds with Your truths. You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You are more than enough. If we have You, we possess everything. Help us to live lives full of gratitude. Help us to live lives that are consciously aware of the fact that because we know the One and Only King - Our Savior, Our Everything - that we are more than blessed; we are completely fulfilled. We love You, Lord. We thank You for fulfilling our every need and desire. In Jesus's Name, we pray. Amen