I'm Rich!

I just completed a four week series called, "How to be Rich."  This series completely rattled my cage and changed my perspective on alot of things.  I have come to realize that God has blessed me with more than what I need and that I'm rich!  Compared to the rest of the world, I'm mega rich.  It's not a bad thing to be rich, after all it was God who made me rich.  He wants us to enjoy our wealth and riches, however, He wants us to be rich in a way that honors Him.

You know, many times, we don't feel rich because we are constantly comparing our lives with others that have more.  If you look, you will always find someone who has a newer car, a nicer home, better clothes, or the most up to date gadget.  If we constantly compare our lives with others that have more, you are not going to feel rich.  There are some who don't feel rich because they spend everything they have and more.  They have no margin.  The more they make, the more they spend.  Without margin, you are going to be living paycheck to paycheck to support this lifestyle of greed and selfishness.  That's not how to be rich, that's how to be greedy.

You see, God has given us more than I need, I am rich, but I will not trust in my riches but in Him who richly provides.  God is our source.  He is the one that richly provides.  Because we have more, we need to give more and do more.  That's how to be rich in a way that honors God... giving and doing... more!  You see, the greater the wealth, the more is required from us.  We will be responsible and accountable with how we used our wealth.  If we consumed everything we had, then there isn't going to be much reward in heaven.

The Bible says, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matt. 6:19-21  When your heart is after God and when your desire is to please Him, the desire for more of wealth will not consume you but the desire for more of Him will.  

I am so thankful because God has given me more than what I need.  It's not longer "I wish" or "I want", it's "Thank You God, I have everything I need, I'm rich!"  Next time you are wishing you had more, or something different, just remember that God has given you all that you need.  Remember that compared to the rest of the world, you are mega-rich!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  Click HERE to listen to series messages