Poor People: Enjoy Wealth
Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Then Peter responded and said to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?” And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration, when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms on account of My name, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
Matthew 19:23-29 (NASB)
I've had just enough wealth to learn one thing: rich people aren't happy with their riches. The thrill of a new buy doesn't last long.
Pretty soon, they're shopping for their next fix: something newer, faster, or more lovely.
On the other Hand (God's righteous right Hand), poor people are happy with less– OR more. They’re filled with gratitude and contentment.
They delight in every gift and blessing.
They endure every test with hope and faith.
They show visible positivity.
The Apostle Paul said it in these words:
‘I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him Who gives me strength’ (Philippians 4:12-13).
But in Matthew 19, Peter wanted to know specifics of coming rewards… and Jesus answered in wondrous detail.
Actors, models, and talent for Christ:
Your Father has given you rich talents– and now orders their multiplication. Few would call this talent journey easy, and it doesn’t often yield worldly wealth.
But it DOES often yield rich, happy lives…
Especially as you see the effect of your positive example on fans– since when they follow you, they find Jesus!
In this, you have multiplied your talents to an uncountably wealthy future… for you and for them!
Poor People: Enjoy Wealth (Part 14)
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.