Am I rich? Of what do riches consist? Don’t answer too quickly.
On this day, as I am at home looking out the window. I see the icy ground covered in sleet and snow. This is a season of Valentine/Love, IRS/Taxes, and catching up from all the past Holiday’s aftermath and life’s busyness. There is the work schedule, the household chores, church duties, fundraisers, doctor and dentist visits, car appointments, etc. You can stay very busy and not feel like you have accomplished a lot. I ponder the season of change. Not really Spring yet, but the feeling of new beginnings is stirring in the air. A new day, month, year with no mistakes! “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Matthew 6:26
I hear the multitude of birds that have come to my bird feeder. They give me joy, trust me, and are happy and singing, “Come and Eat! She has put fresh life-sustaining seeds in the feeder.” I do my part and “plant the seeds”. The birds are happy to come and partake. They leave “rich and full” of daily food. Singing as they go. I don’t know which ones will come by, but they are all welcome. Some have come to dispute and fight with others. But they still come and are rewarded with fresh seed. They trust that I will do my part and continue to love and nourish them.
“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?” I John 3:17 My thoughts progress to IRS Tax preparation. I have enough for daily living, but I have worked since I was a teenager. Where, oh where, is all the money that I have earned in my lifetime?? I should be RICH. LOL
I cannot say that I have a rich bank account! There is always a line of hands wanting what I have earned. I am faithful to give God His first. He has always taken care of my family and I. We didn’t always have the newest stuff that was being promoted and that everyone thought they had to have, but God was our supplier.
Jesus wants to give us rest and supply our every need. He is rich in mercy, love, forgiveness, and provision. Plus, a whole lot more. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:19-21
“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” I Peter 1:18-19 “ But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” I Peter 1:25 Be consistent! You can’t be a “Super Spiritual Christian” wearing your super-cape most days.
• Read your Bible- the Word of God
• Pray – as often as you can. There is never a lack of needs. Pray for help and inspiration. Pray the Word!
• Sing- to the Lord! He loves your praise.
– Fast – as you can
• Testify- God has given you a life to share with others. Be their inspiration!
How rich in spiritual things do you need or want to be?If you will hide the riches of the Word in you – YOU CAN BE RICH! Be blessed with all Jesus has for you. Acts 2:4 – and they were all FILLED with the Holy Ghost. Acts 3:6 – A scripture that always has jumped off the written page for me is ”Silver and gold have I none but such as I have I give unto thee..”
The wind of the Holy Ghost is still blowing today. It is fanning a new fire that produces new life and riches in Jesus! The riches of the Holy Ghost oil can fill your life and the lives of those around you.Job 11:7 – Can you discover the depths of God? Isaiah 40:8 – Grass withers, and flowers fade. The word of God is forever. The riches of this world will fade and vanish. You can’t take worldly riches with you when you leave this world. Jesus wants to make you abundantly rich in your life and your family’s spiritual life. Let him fill you and bless you to bursting with his abundance. Let your riches be in Heaven! I hope to leave my kids and grands a “rich” legacy of depending on Jesus. I want them to grow in the grace and favor of the Lord. Planting seed! Serving! Praising! Sharing the word! To God be the Glory forever.
I AM RICH!
– Rita Huey 
Rita is a faithful servant, an active member of our Ladies Prayer group, and a longtime member of Refuge Church. You can often find her in the foyer greeting everyone and welcoming them into church. She is a mother, grandmother and steadfast saint
