Philippians 4:12-13
I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Sunday morning I was visiting with one of our men before the service. It was a beautiful sunny morning and he commented how refreshing it would be to have our service outside in the beautiful sunlight. I agreed but thought of the complaints of some who would think it was too chilly.
He then remarked that before long it would be our rainy season and it would be too wet to be outside. I laughingly mentioned how often we hear that word too. It is very seldom that we are content with what we have. It is either too this or too that, but seldom just right.
As believers we are quick to find fault when things are not exactly to our liking. Listen to what people are saying before and after service and you will hear as much griping and complaining as just about everywhere else. That term will occur over and over, “It is too . . . “ (you finish the sentence).
Our contentment does not come from the things this world has to offer. Contentment is a choice. In light of all of the tribulations that Paul (as well as other believers faced) how could he find contentment? The answer is in Jesus. Paul sums it up in an eloquent manner: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Praise God that our life can be filled with a sigh of, “It’s too . . . wonderful!”
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing to others!
—Pastor Cecil