Our Daily Bread, "September 5, 2013" "Almost Content"? (6) But godliness with contentment is great gain.(7) For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. (8) And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. (9) But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.(10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.(11) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.(12) Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1Timothy 6:6-12(King James Version,KJV) As I stepped into the restaurant parking lot after lunch, I saw a pickup truck speeding through the parked vehicles. While observing the driver’s reckless behavior, I noticed the words on the truck’s front license plate. It read, “Almost Content.” After thinking about that message and the sentiment it tried to communicate, I concluded that the concept “almost content” doesn’t exist. Either we are content or we are not. Admittedly, contentment is a tough needle to thread. We live in a world that feeds our desire for more and more—until we find it almost impossible to be content with anything. But this is nothing new. The book of Hebrews addressed this issue, saying, “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” ( Hebrews 13:5, New King James Version, NKJV ). The only remedy for hearts that “want it all” is the contentment found in the presence of the living God. He is sufficient for our needs and longings, and He alone can bring us the peace and contentment we’ll never find in the pursuits of this life. Today, I find contentment in His wondrous grace, No cloud or shadow can obscure His face; When great temptations I must bear, I find the secret place of prayer. Contentment is not getting what we want but being satisfied with what we have. The antidote is found through Christ Jesus... It is the only way... Have a bless day as you continual to be content in the Lord..~Amen~
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:08:50 +0000
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