And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NLT) If a 14-year-old girl holding a little baby stopped you on the street and asked you for money to buy milk for her baby, what would you do? If you could afford it, you’d probably buy her supper as well. And if she were homeless, you’d likely call the nearest shelter to find her a place to stay. Just meeting one small part of her need wouldn’t feel like enough when you have more to offer. In other words, you would meet her need according to what you had to give. God also meets your …
Es Solo una Temporada que Pasará
No lo digo porque yo esté necesitado, pues he aprendido a contentarme con lo que tengo. Filipenses 4:11 (DHH) Muchas personas piensan que los cristianos deben aceptar todo lo que se les ha dado en la vida. Argumentarán que es la voluntad de Dios que algunos sean pobres y otros estén enfermos, por lo que solo tenemos que aprender a estar contentos. A veces ellos usan las escrituras para justificar esta creencia, pero quiero que noten la palabra “estado”. Pablo se refería a un marco de tiempo, un período o estación de la vida. Otras traducciones usan la palabra “circunstancias”, y las circunstancias cambian. Ellas no están bloqueadas de por vida. Por supuesto, usted debe estar contento en cada temporada. Aunque usted esté pasando por un momento difícil, puede …
It’s Just A Season That Will Pass
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) Many people think that Christians are supposed to just accept the lot they’ve been given in life. They would argue that it’s God’s will that some are poor and others are sick, so we just need to learn to be content. Sometimes they use today’s scripture to justify this belief, but I want you to notice the word state. Paul was referring to a timeframe—a period or season of life. Other translations use the word circumstances instead, and circumstances change. They are not locked in for life. Of course, you need to be content in every season. If you’re going through a …
Más de Él y Sus Promesas
He encontrado que lo mejor y más agradable es comer y beber, y disfrutar del fruto de tanto trabajar en este mundo durante la corta vida que Dios nos da, pues eso es lo que nos ha tocado. Por otra parte, a todo aquel a quien Dios da abundantes riquezas, le da también la facultad de comer de ellas y de tomar lo que le corresponde, pues el disfrutar de tanto trabajo viene de parte de Dios. Y como Dios le llena de alegría el corazón, no se preocupa mucho por el curso de su vida. Eclesiastés 5:17–19 (DHH) La religión es sofocante. Las personas religiosas tratarán de hacerlo sentir culpable por cada pequeña ganancia que usted obtenga. Mientras tanto, Dios lo es todo para que usted …
More Of Him And His Promises
Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. Ecclesiastes 5:18–20 (MSG) Religion is stifling. Religious people will try to make you feel guilty for every bit of increase you gain. Meanwhile, God is all for you experiencing more. I had an epiphany a few years ago when Zach and I were skiing on a mountain. On my day off, we headed …