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"So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
(Luke 12:21)
This week, we have been studying the Parable of the Rich Fool that Jesus taught in Luke 12:16-21. In his message on this subject about gripping things too tightly, Dr. Charles Stanley asks what motivates people to hold on? He answered the fear of loss, pride, a wrong sense of values, and jealousy. God views these things as idols in our lives. Whatever you place before God is more important than God in your life. So, how do you release your grip? Stanley said we should tell the Lord, "Whatever I have, and You want to take it, please do, and whatever You want to give to me, I receive it."
- Recognize that something other than God is first in your life.
- Ask God to show you how much time and energy you give to these things.
- Acknowledge this is an idol in your life, and you think about this far more than you should.
- Decide to put everything in its proper place. Jesus first!
Are you willing to open your hands? God wants to bless us. He loves us, He wants to be Number 1 in our lives, and that is when the blessings flow.
I will close today with an excerpt that is adapted from the Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible:
"Are you hanging on to something other than the Lord? Are you gripping some form of earthly security instead of trusting Him to help you? Remember, whatever you hold too tightly, you will lose. Whatever you are clutching for safety has become an idol to you—regardless of whether it is wealth, your giftedness, relationships, religious rituals, or what have you—and God is not going to allow you to keep it as your source of confidence—a role that rightly belongs to Him."
Have a blessed weekend. Thank you for your prayers and financial support for DFEA. If you would like to submit a prayer request, please send it to pray@dfea.com. If you would like to support our ministry with a financial gift, please go to: raisedonors.com/dfea/donate |
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