"Uncertain Riches" By Diane Webb
1 Timothy 6: 17—"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy".
Do not trust in uncertain riches. Trust in God alone. He gives abundantly to you all things to enjoy. He wants you to enjoy the rich blessings He has given you. He wants you to enjoy the beautiful things and places He has created. He will provide for you each and every need. Additionally, He will bless you with enough in this life to be reasonably comfortable yet avoid temptation. It is easy to become arrogant with wealth and take your eyes off of Jesus. It is difficult to have riches and remain faithful to God. God knows how much wealth each and every Christian can maintain and still trust in Him. Some can handle more than others. Some waste what they have been given; others horde, which is not of God. Your wealth is in heaven where the streets are paved with gold. You will be graciously provided for in this life however your riches are not here but in eternity with God. There you will have your heart's desires and fellowship with Jesus Christ. Human minds cannot comprehend the splendor of heaven. The greatest wealth on earth is poverty in heaven. Nothing on earth is permanent yet everything in heaven lasts forever. Never mind the uncertain riches of earth. Look forward to the eternal riches of heaven.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the blessings and provisions you have given me. Help me always keep my trust in you in all things and in all ways. Help me be a good steward of all you have provided. Help me stay completely within your will in how I use the things of this earth. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.
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