~ Contentment ~
Series
Note
~ A constant reality is that it takes effort to develop and maintain good
habits. Unfortunately; we effortlessly develop bad habits.
To
combat this fact of mankind’s fallen nature requires consistent effort. This is
why personal discipline is vitally important. Simply stated the bottom-line is
that to fulfill our responsibility to become increasingly Christ-like we must
exercise continual discipline.
Scripture ~ The
Apostle Paul suffered through many difficulties as a Christian but he could
say: “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has
flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not
that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am,
to be content: 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” (Philippians 4:10-13).
Comments
~ 1) Notice that Paul said “I have learned” to be content – it is not a
natural human trait! Have you learned to content regardless of circumstances?
2) With
contentment comes the ability to rest. “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose
mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for
in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength” (Isaiah 26:3-4).
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW blog.
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Bible
Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is
added.
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