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Aug 27, 2012

God’s Peace be with you all.

1 Timothy 6:17-21   ¹⁷ As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.  ¹⁸ They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,  ¹⁹ thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.  ²⁰ Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;  ²¹ by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you.

Our devotion today comes from The Upper Room

Abundant Provision

By: Joy C. Eastridge (Tennessee, USA)

Taste and see that the Lord is good.

- Psalm 34:8 (NRSV)

My two sons were out playing tennis when I had to leave the house. I left them a note in large handwriting, “Ham sandwiches for lunch.” Near the sign was a covered dish of meat, a jar of sauce, and buns. When I got home several hours later, I found the lunch untouched. On top of the sign sat an opened can of tuna fish and a box of crackers. Later I asked Sam about lunch. He admitted it was terrible, eating tuna from the can with crackers, “But we couldn’t find anything else.” Abundant provisions had been at hand. The table was laid out. The instructions were plain. The only thing missing was the simple act of recognizing the gift and taking it.

In a similar vein, how many times do we miss the wonderful gifts God longs to give us? Too often we don’t listen closely enough to understand God’s directions for us. Too often we are not ready and willing to hear what God says. Thus we miss out on the real joys of a spirit-filled life. But through the disciplines of scripture reading, prayer, and regular worship, we can learn to see, appreciate, and use what God has given us.

In our prayers this week: Bobby, Ann, Jim A., Mike C., and Jerry Varner (Marion’s brother)

God’s Peace,

God’s Peace,