SPIRITUAL
DIARY FOR 6-23-02
My
Worship Time Focus: The necessities of
life
Bible
Reading & Meditation Reference: 1Timothy 6:8
Message
of the verse: “8 If we have food and covering, with these we
shall be content.” Paul continues his
discussion on contentment in this verse.
He says that if a person has the basic necessities of life this should
bring contentment to him. It, however
seems, that the more people have the more that they want. Contentment comes from God, and knowing that
He is in control of the things in ones life because He is God and He is in
control. These basic previsions are what
we are instructed to pray for in the “Lord’s prayer.”
Spiritual
meaning for my life today: I don’t
think that this passage is saying that there is anything wrong with money or
the things that money can buy, however the key thing that is stated here is to
be content, and contentment can only come from God. I do not need feel guilty over the blessing
that God has given to me, but I don’t want these blessings to own me.
The Word of God was refreshing and convicting to me today.
My
Steps of Faith Today: I
want the Lord to continue to work on my heart concerning contentment, as He has
gotten my attention.
Memory
verses for the week: Romans 5:20,21
Moreover the law entered that the offence might
abound. But where sin abounded, grace
abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign
through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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