Message from Scripture: 07/5/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today is Luke 12:15. “Then He said to them, ‘Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.’”

 

Some time ago, I heard a motivational speaker give a talk to a group of young people.  In the course of the speech, reference was made to a specific occupation, and describing the people that have chosen this career, the speaker said, “They are very successful.  They make big, big bucks!”

 

In a brief, yet succinct way, this person communicated that having lots of money is what makes one successful in life.  Of course, there is nothing wrong with having a good job and a good salary.  But there is more to life than this.  When one expands his/her view of life to consider eternity, then success must be measured by a different standard.  To His disciples Jesus asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matt. 16:26).

 

Success from a worldly standpoint is one thing, but in view of heaven and hell, success must be viewed from a spiritual perspective.  Nothing can compare to the glory, beauty, and joy of heaven.  Nothing can compare to the pain, suffering, and eternity of hell.  In the final analysis, success must be defined in light of God’s judgment.

 

There is nothing wrong with being viewed a success by your peers, whether in a career, finances, or lifestyle, if Christ is Lord of these things in your life.  Without Him, none of these things can be regarded as success.  With Him, there is promise for today and tomorrow.  Let’s go out to serve our Lord and Savior today in all confidence, that His being Lord of our lives offers us His best for everything, now and forever. God bless.

 

 

Robert