Ecclesiastes
5:13
"There is a sore evil which I have seen under
the sun, namely, riches kept for the
owners thereof to their hurt."
Wealth,
like anything else, can lead to good or bad. This may surprise some people
because we live in a society that teaches us the person with the most is the "important one" Wealth is seen as the answer to our problems, the cure for our
sadness, and a promise of security. But
none of that is true. It’s a lie that’s been sold and bought by many. Wealth
can be good when it’s used properly. Money is a tool that can be used to help
others and serve God. However, the book of Ecclesiastes warns us that money can
be harmful if we allow it.
In Numbers Chapter 16 we read that, Korah was extremely wealthy. He was also a prominent
leader in Israel. But his exceptional wealth led him to believe that he
deserved more and that he was better than anyone, even Moses and Aaron. But
what Korah had did not satisfy him; in fact, it made him crave more. As a
result, Korah led a rebellion that ended in his death as well as thousands of
his followers. All that money and power could have been used to live an
extraordinary life. Instead, Korah let it lead to his downfall.
We hear about Korans sons later on in biblical history. Their songs are included in the book of Psalms. In contrast to Korah, his descendants learned to embrace their place in life. They thrived as Levites who were included in the Temple service. Instead of wanting more, they chose to make the most of what they had and who they were. The result was that they found their unique voices, penned Psalms that we still read today, and experienced the joy that comes from fulfilling their God given purpose.
What an important lesson for us today! I want to encourage us to embrace our place in life. I pray that we will find satisfaction in what we have and who we are. The truth is that we are enough and God provides us with all we need. It’s not about how much we have, but how much we can enjoy what we have, and that joy comes from gratitude for our blessings, sharing what we have with others, and fulfilling God’s calling on our life with the tools He has given us.
We hear about Korans sons later on in biblical history. Their songs are included in the book of Psalms. In contrast to Korah, his descendants learned to embrace their place in life. They thrived as Levites who were included in the Temple service. Instead of wanting more, they chose to make the most of what they had and who they were. The result was that they found their unique voices, penned Psalms that we still read today, and experienced the joy that comes from fulfilling their God given purpose.
What an important lesson for us today! I want to encourage us to embrace our place in life. I pray that we will find satisfaction in what we have and who we are. The truth is that we are enough and God provides us with all we need. It’s not about how much we have, but how much we can enjoy what we have, and that joy comes from gratitude for our blessings, sharing what we have with others, and fulfilling God’s calling on our life with the tools He has given us.
Amen!
Reading: Num. 16:1-50
Ref: HG SB
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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