The message for the beloved Children of God - Having A Good Foundation !
Do you have a strong foundation? Read 1 Timothy 6:19-21, Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. Understanding this has to do with a good foundation for your future.The Apostle is not speaking of laying a foundation here on earth, to build upon, but laying up a foundation in heavenly things, because it is solid and substantial, it's treasures of life. Riches here on earth are “uncertain” because they pertain to “this present world”, which is passing away everyday. Let our minds be on things above. Choose for yourself "treasures of this world", or "treasures for the world to come.'' Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10, But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. Being rich in this world is different then being rich in Christ Jesus. You may be thinking, " I’m not rich and I never will be.” This is not true for many of us. Perhaps some of us are not rich with money, by the worldly standards, but we’re (the believers) are rich in the spirit. Do you live indoors? Do you have electricity and heat ? Do you have something to eat and clean water to drink ? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, your rich ! Give, God thanks for what He has giving to you freely ! When your not rich in the spirit realm it's easy for you to look down on the poor and think your better. The word of God tells us that, it is wrong. Do you know the story of, The Rich Young Ruler in the bible? Read Matthew 19:21-24, Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Wow ! We should be asking the Lord how can we help to improve the lifestyles of the poor, the widows, the orphan and strangers that are in need with our wealth. We must be faithful to others that are in need, because God is faithful to us. Read Luke 16:11-13, If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Heavenly Father, help us to be more like you daily. Let us learn to help one another daily. For it is written in Zechariah 7:9-10, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !
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