April 24, 2020 Higher Everyday Devotional :- CONTENTMENT IN CHRIST
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020
CONTENTMENT IN CHRIST
TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13
MEMORY VERSE: “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (PHILIPPIANS 4:11).
Contentment is a state of being satisfied with what you are or have. A very rich man discovered that wealth did not complete his joy until He found Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. He said he felt a broken part of his life which nothing else could fill. This truth is hidden from very many fame and wealth-seeking people.
Youths are passionate to get rich by all means without considering the consequences. A recent study revealed an increasing trend of depression and suicide attempts among young people. Most of these result from being over ambitious of worldly things.
The last wish of Alexander the Great was that his hands should fling outside his coffin during the burial procession to show that, at death, no one takes any wealth away.
Being a billionaire does not make you the happiest person in your community. A heathen rich man once told a pastor, “Take my wealth and give me your joy.” Your contentment is in your assurance of pardon for sin, and a close relationship with God through Christ.
QUOTE: Take my wealth and give me your joy.
CHALLENGE: Godliness with contentment profits the most.
PRAYER: Lord, keep me contented in knowing and following Christ.