Wealth That Money Can't Buy

Vintage 1927 Harley Davidson Dirt Track Racer - $50,000.00

Lamborghini Aventador Coupe - $387,000.00

House in the Hamptons – 850,000.00

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 I’m sure that I don’t need to remind anyone about our current economic situation, or how we even got here. Things are very tight for most everyone regardless of your yearly income.

There are still a large number of home foreclosures across the nation, the jobless rate continues to expand, and an increased number of businesses are folding which increases the number of un-employed. This continues while our utility bills, rent, car notes, and school tuitions…etc. still require payment; and still there is too much month at the end of our money.  

Amazingly enough, inside some of the poorest homes you’ll find humongous flat-screen televisions, enough bling to put Mr. “T” to shame, $100.00 sneakers for people who don’t play a lick of professional basketball so that they can look good in their expensive designer jeans and polo shirts…”Nothing But The Best For Our Impoverished”  

What is my point you ask?

Our society has been duped into seeking after, and hoarding material things which they can ill-afford; as opposed to budgeting and saving to cover the essentials in life…there are those who’d rather keep up with the Joneses other than put milk in the refrigerator…So while the rich get richer, the poor look richer; but only for a moment. There are actually people living in run-down housing projects, who drive the finest automobiles that money can buy and never even give a second thought to how they’re going to put gas in it. The little money some receive from public assistance seems to burn a forest fire size hole in their pockets.

But here is the really confusing part, some will go to worship services on Sunday, leech off of the word from pastors across the country, enjoy the praise…but when its offering time they can’t seem to find anything above a dollar to tithe into the Kingdom…

“But They Look Good!”

Far too many of us are mesmerized by the lure of wanting material wealth, as opposed to wanting more of God…

The Apostle Paul stated that his goal was to know the Lord in the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering; being conformed to his death… (Ref. Philippians 3:10)

It’s difficult to pursue Christ when we are only seeking earthly wealth and gain. Listen to the admonishment of Christ:

“Don’t collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

(Matthew 6:19-21)

You should know that God is very aware of the things that we need. He’s ready, willing, and able to supply them, but when we separate ourselves from him in search of worldly gain and satisfaction; we spiritually tie his hands, thereby blocking our blessing.

 God wants for us to put all of our trust and confidence in him, we cannot place trust in our own self-righteous attitudes, and we certainly can’t rely on our own efforts. According to the prophet Isaiah, we are all unclean and our righteousness is as filthy rags.

(Ref. Isaiah 64:6)

 Truth be told, there are no earthly treasures or pleasures that are more valuable than those awaiting us in the Kingdom of heaven. Access to that kind of wealth never ceases, but it can only be obtained when we seek the heart of God and his purpose for our lives.

Jesus said: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”.

(Ref. Matthew 6:33)

Believe me when I tell you that you have yet to see or hear of the things that God has in-store for those whose love and trust is in him. (Ref. 1^st Corinthians 2:9)

 Access To The Kingdom Of God – “Priceless!”