Read Proverbs 23:5
Your ten-year-old brother, Andy, is starting to annoy you. He constantly reminds you that his birthday is thirteen days away. He has a long list of toys he expects to receive from you, your parents, and his friends.
The big day arrives, and Andy is thrilled as he surveys the huge pile of gifts that awaits him. One by one, he tears the ribbon off each gift and rips into the wrapping paper. His excitement grows as he realizes that most of the gifts he wanted he has, in fact, received. A car racetrack, the hottest video game, and a brand new skateboard are now his!
But Andy's smile quickly turns into a frown. The cars keep skidding off the racetrack, the video game becomes boring, and it's raining too hard outside to try out the skateboard.
Like Andy, have you ever felt disappointed? Probably so. Each one of us has had our birthday gifts go bust. Toys get lost, clothes get ripped, and stereos get broken.
Think About It
The writer of Proverbs undoubtedly had similar problems. In Proverbs 23:5, he writes, "Will you catch only a fleeting glimpse of wealth before it is gone? It makes wings for itself like an eagle flying into the sky." When have you had a gift get lost, stolen, or broken? How did this loss of "riches" give you a new perspective on the gifts you received? Can you think of any "gift" that will last forever? Jesus is the ultimate gift. He will never get broken, stolen, or lost. He is the only gift that lasts forever. Take one minute to thank Jesus for how he has changed your life.
Pray About It
Help me, Lord, to appreciate the many things that you have given me but also to remember that they are only temporary. Give me a fresh focus on your gift of salvation that lasts forever.
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God has given me so much. He took a drunk and saved his marriage. He took a drunk and defeated alcohol in his life. He took a drunk and gave him a new spirit.
I can never thank God enough for all He has done for me. Took me off a street heading no where and put me on the road to heaven, that was enough, yet He continues to bless me with more and more.
I now have a church family that is the best in the world. He called me to preach and that scared me to death but now I would not trade it for the world (and that is what it would be if I were to quit). God has always stretched me to what I thought was my limits, only to find Him with me all the way and I could keep going. For that I am grateful.
Has God been trying to stretch you? Has He been calling you to do something that scares you, challenges you, calls you to go beyond yourself? He is with you and will be with you when you say yes. Will you do that today?
Praising God,
PS
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