Quite a promise when you think about it: riches with no sorrow; wealth without anxiety.
And why does not work (toiling) increase it? Seems counter- intuitive. Could it be about riches that have eternal value - not temporal value? Richness that are paid in the coin of the Kingdom?
No worrying about who might take it away; or how you might loose it; or the tax burden because of it; or the misunderstandings about you because you have it in you care.
Clean the "temple." Get rid of the idols. Burn those high places. Chop down those Asherah poles. Get rid of ANYTHING that enslaves you. Blessings from the Lord are freeing, not enslaving.
So, just whom does the Lord bless? Those that worship him at work, at life, each in holiness that glorifies God and builds truth into your character.
Those who are diligent to know Him so as to be like Him; to bless others as He did; and, to obey Him - do so knowing that they will enjoy Him forever.
They do this without a hint of "ownership" or self-centeredness; rather, those folks are committed to stewardship - investing well for the owner those things that have given to their care.
- Are you building His kingdom by leading from an attitude of humility?
- Do we lead so our strategics focus upon the Creator - not the creations? {what glorify God with this transaction}?
- How will other see Christ in us, the hope of glory if we take this or that course of action?
- Are we making decisions to make us look good, or God look good? Hopefully, our answer is congruent.
I’m challenged. Are you?
Copyright ©2010 by P. Griffith Lindell
1 comment:
Oh, I'm challenged for sure. I'm humbled that I have the opportunity and the obligation to build His kingdom. Focusing on the Creator and not the creation is the toughest part. Not in an idol worship sense rather in part of the curse, i.e. sweat of your brow sense. When does toiling for daily needs and preparing for hard times become idol worship? My greatest peace is that the toiling in this life is so brief compared to eternity. My greatest concern is how I make God look. Everything I do reflects on Him and His ability to make something out of me. I don't know what congruent means but hopefully my decisions are conforming and agreeing with His image in mind. (I hope you enjoyed that attempt at humor, I'm just checking to see if you ever read this.) ~(:-)
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