Today’s Thought “Character: Seen and Unseen Behavior” G. Ward

Hebrews 13:  ⁵ Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you,” ⁶ so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”

 

Whereas material possessions appear the conduit onto satisfaction boulevard, those acquisitions may soon become normalized and become a wrongful pursuit so obsessive, even allowing visuals of another’s belongings (with a higher price tag) to become an unrelenting chase – whereby one forgot all he attained is what the populous would love to have. Instead, the Truth demands we more embody what it means to be content in all things. That in no way translates complacency, which means there’s a lack of motivation to improve. Biblical contentment is an inward state of peace and satisfaction rooted in trusting God’s sovereignty, provision, and presence, rather than relying on external circumstances or wealth and whereas believers are promoters of the gospel of Christ, we owe it to any a proper introduction, then lessons concerning this spiritual actuality to whoever will listen to our Lord’s testimony, so they can envelope confidence in our theme from Hebrews.

 

And Lord God, we’re called to persevere in You, which means to remain steadfast, faithful, and obedient to Jesus Christ through life's trials, suffering, and temptations. May we, who’ve placed our trust in this King, overwhelm our souls with the Truth of Your Word, to disquiet every pursuit that lacks eternal value and live like citizens of Heaven. We pray for courage in every believer, that they would unfold the breath and height unto every charge from Your words, enough so to extend the lifeline to any. In Jesus Name, Amen.