God's Promises Sunday

Be Happy

Hebrews 13:5, Let your conduct be without covetousness, be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.

If you ask someone what they think contentment means, they will probably tell you it means you are satisfied with what you have. They are right to a point, but it is much more than that. There are many benefits connected with being content.

To be truly content is not putting up with things and calling it contentment, but really looking at your entire situation. You might call it count your blessings.

There was a time in history and in many places of the world where people did not have a place to live, or have food, or even have a regular meal. They would be very happy if that was not the case. Most of us in this country have a place to live that is relatively safe, and a variety of food to eat so that we hardly ever go to bed hungry.

1 Timothy 6:8, Having food and clothing with these we shall be content.

There are people who seem to have it all. If you really look at some of the people that you envy you can see the price, they must pay for what they have. Take an honest look to see the truth. No, it will not be different for you.

Some people that have plenty of money, in their pursuit of wealth or worldly things, sacrifice their family, their health, and their own enjoyment because they are so intent on getting more. Don’t forget, nothing is for nothing, everything has a price. If you put everything in perspective, you will find that the best life is a life of being happy with what you have. Notice I said being happy with, not just satisfied with. It must be in your heart as well as your mind.

If you trust in the Lord with all your heart and concentrate on Him instead of things you will have total peace in your heart and will be blessed beyond measure. One of the things a lot of people don’t seem to realize is that whatever you pursue with all your might is where your heart is.

Luke 12:15, And he said to them take heed and beware of covetousness for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.

If your treasure God, your family, all good things will come to you. You will have perfect peace and an abundance of blessings. God promised that, and we all know He is not a liar. Do yourself another big favor. Compare what you have to most people in the world, and it won’t take long if you’re totally honest, to see how well off you are compared to them. Whatever situation you currently find yourself in is probably much better than most people. You have probably experienced times in your life when your situation was not what you would call the best, and inevitably something happened to make it even worse.

When you are happy with what the Lord is giving you and you put Him number one in your life, and trust Him with everything, you’ll be amazed at how things just flow. It seems to me that God has a habit of waiting till you are content with what you have before He moves You On to the next step.

You have probably made many decisions in your life that didn’t quite work out right. They certainly didn’t make you happy or content. I suggest you think about trying something new. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and put all your cares on Him. The Lord wants you to be happy so take advantage of it. You’ll experience peace and contentment Beyond which you have ever imagined. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Isaiah 26:3, You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You.

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

 My Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, and by your stripes I was healed. Your death and resurrection brought me salvation. Please forgive my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior.

Amen

Praise The Lord!!!!