“Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.”
Proverbs 22:2
While in high school, I was part of a program that paired a person with disabilities to a person without disabilities. My special “buddy” friendship was rather unique, and we were selected to be the honorary guests at a breakfast with the governor of the State of Wisconsin. I was intimidated at the opportunity, but my buddy Mark was simply glad to spend time with me. By no means was I a renowned person like the governor. Yet I was far more significant to Mark because I had invested time building a relationship with him.
Does this remind you as it did for me that we often focus on the wrong things? Our flesh values those with titles, power, or money. But God sees us as His creation, His cherished children. While our sin nature is focused on prestige, God is focused on seeking and saving the lost (Luke 19:10). His great desire is to bring us into relationship with the Source of Life (John 17:3).
Knowing where our hearts often go, think of what a wonder it is that our Lord and Savior broke into our world so He could be near to us!
Does this remind you as it did for me that we often focus on the wrong things? Our flesh values those with titles, power, or money. But God sees us as His creation, His cherished children. While our sin nature is focused on prestige, God is focused on seeking and saving the lost (Luke 19:10). His great desire is to bring us into relationship with the Source of Life (John 17:3).
Knowing where our hearts often go, think of what a wonder it is that our Lord and Savior broke into our world so He could be near to us!
Scripture Focus
James 2:1-10
Insight
Why would I sacrifice what is of eternal value to gain what is merely temporal? (see Matthew 6:19-21)
Bible In A Year
- 1 Chronicles 8-9
- Proverbs 28
- Revelation 11-12