“Godliness With Contentment”
Friday, February 7, 2025Key Verse
“But godliness with contentment is great gain”(1 Timothy 6:6).
Text —2 Samuel 6:1-8
Message
Jesus is committed to caring for His children as shown in the pages of the Scriptures. In His discretion, He gives us individually, the necessary things, according to our needs. Unfortunately, we often allow our wants to prevail over contentment, which is the root cause of envy, jealousy and covetousness. Believers are charged to be satisfied with what God has given them even as they pray for more. Lack of contentment can make a believer to lose the grace of God.
After many conquests Alexander the Great fell ill. On his sick bed, he said, “I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail.” “I want the world to know the three lessons I have just learnt,” He stated. Describing his second wish, the king said: “I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people know that wealth is nothing but dust.” Thirdly, he said, “I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and I will go empty-handed.” Beloved, be godly and contented.
Quote
Believers are charged to be satisfied.
Challenge
Genuine salvation brings contentment.
Prayer for today
Oh God, help me to be satisfied with what I have.