"When Our Money Runs Out"

DECEMBER 08, 2008
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich , yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (II Corinthians 8:9).

“If you are ever prone to complain over your lack of this world’s goods, consider well the financial status of the Carpenter of Nazareth. The Son of God, Creator and owner of all things, relinquished title to them all for our sakes. Consider how:
He who was the Bread of Life lived on food given to Him by others. Among others, a little band of women from Galilee ministered to Jesus and His disciples of their substance (Luke 8). It was His own testimony that “the Son of Man has no where to lay His head.”
He borrowed a little lad’s lunch to feed multitudes.
He borrowed a boat to use as a pulpit to teach the crowds on shore.
He borrowed a donkey upon which to ride into Jerusalem the final time.
He borrowed an upper room in which to eat a farewell meal with His friends.
He borrowed a lonely garden in which to pray as He prepared for the Cross.
At death He had nothing to leave but a seamless robe. He was buried in a tomb that belonged to another.

Dear Friend, if loss of worldly goods, or even poverty, should ever be your lot in life, remember that there is One who understands all about It! “For you sakes He became poor!””

(Willie W. White – Adapted.)

We live in times of financial need for many. Our nation’s economy suffers from unprecedented greed, illegal and unethical business practices, and massive government mismanagement and poor judgment.
Nevertheless no child of God need fear or despair. God takes care of His own! Jesus taught and lived a life of implicit trust in the Heavenly Father. He who cares for birds, animals, plants, as well as even sinful men, will more than willingly take care of His very own children!
During Jesus’ 3 years ministry God used all kinds of persons and means to provide a livelihood for Jesus. Will He not do the same for us if we serve Him? Indeed He will! Our part is to rest upon His promise and maintain a quiet confidence in the God who never fails His people!

Larry Atkin, Preacher