Hebrew 13:5 - "Be content with such things as ye have; for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
The "Such Things as we have," as stated in the above verse is a Plus for us. The Greek literally means that there is within us an undeveloped power only awaiting the call, and there will be enough. We may get this idea wrong as may be
speaking to people who wish that they had more money, or more brains,
or more influence. They dream of the lives they would live, of the deeds
they would do, if only they were better circumstanced. But God says No!
You have present within the narrow confines of your own reach the
qualities that the world is wanting. Use them, and be content with the
things that you have. You have never explored the resources of your own
soul.
"Such things as ye have"--Moses
had only a rod, but a rod with God can open the Red Sea. David had only
five pebbles, but these with God brought down Goliath. The woman had
only a little pot of oil, but that pot of oil with God paid all her
debts. The poor widow was scraping the bottom of the barrel, but with
God the handful of meal kept her child, herself, and the prophet until
the rain came. The boy had only five tiny loaves and two small fish, but
with Jesus they were enough for five thousand men, beside women and
children. Estimate what you have got, and then count God into the
bargain! He never lets go your hand. He will never leave nor forsake
those that trust in Him!
Therefore be content! The
most glorious deeds that have blessed and enriched the world have not
been done by wealthy men. Our Lord had none of this world's goods; the
apostles had neither silver nor gold. It is not money, but human love
and God that is all we needed. Therefore do not be dismay; learn to give
from your heart! Be strong and content. With good courage say: "The
Lord is my Helper; I will not fear"--for life or death, for sorrow or
joy!
Amen,
Taniela Fonua (aka) Lapai Fonua
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