GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT

Memorise :
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1
Timothy 6:6
Read : 1 Timothy 6:6-11
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.
Message
The moment a person makes up his mind to
focus his passion and life on seeking after the
things of God, he becomes very content with life.
There are lots of people who are not enjoying
their lives because they are being consumed with
the mundane things of this world. As a child of
God, your focus and attention should centre on
the Word of God which will help you live life with
a sense of fulfillment. It is not the abundance of
what you have that determines the joy that you
get in life. I have been privileged to get close to
many wealthy and influential people, and I have
concluded that the best kind of life is a life of
simplicity. There are people, who focus on
gaining worldly possessions, but those who know
the essence of life will focus on things of the
spirit and they will not allow the lust of this world
to consume their hearts.
"I know both how to be abased, and I know how
to abound: everywhere and in all things I am
instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both
to abound and to suffer need". Philippians 4:12
Paul had learnt how to be content in poverty and
in wealth. This should also be the life of every
child of God, because it is only in Christ that one
understands the purpose of all things. Paul leant
how to be poor without complaining about his
circumstances. He knew how to go about his life
in situations of want knowing that God was in
charge of his life. It is no news that the greatest
problem of man is greed; it is also the major
cause of underdevelopment in many nations, as
those that have been entrusted with the resources
are continually greedily trying to acquire more
money. As believers, we must know how to
posses money without money possessing us. We
should not Follow the examples of those who
have allowed money to become ad idol in their
lives. Anytime we are in need, we should call on
God; it is only Jesus Christ who gives strength to
overcome the despair and discouragement of
such moments, and anytime we are in wealth, we
need Christ to help us exercise full control over
the wealth. There is nothing we go through that
we don't have the power to endure because our
strength is of the Lord. We must not become
obsessed with the gains of this world at the
expense of our souls, especially since it is not
possession that brings happiness. Christ is the
source of happiness; therefore, it is the
foundation we have in Him that determines the
extent of our contentment in life. We must not
allow the process of getting rich deny us the
ultimate satisfaction and joy in Christ Jesus. We
should not become spiritually bankrupt because
we are on a quest to get rich. We should not
stray away from the Faith because we want
money. God is more than able to supply all our
needs as we put our trust in Him and follow His
instructions for our lives.
Prayer Point :
Father, please help me to find rest in You.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Nehemiah 1-3 and
Ecclesiastes 7:19-29
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE
HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF
CHRIST OUR KING
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear
assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
4. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s string cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
5. Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus.