May 17, 2009 No Ownership
Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 2; 1 Chronicles 29; Psalm 95; 2Thessalonians 1
Scripture Focus:
Psalm 95:11, 14 For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; For all things come from You, and of Your own we have given You.
Observation:
Everything belongs to God. All things come from God. When we give to God, we’re only giving him what he first gave to us.
Application:
It’s easy to fall into the delusion that I own things. When I own something, I carefully protect it and often want to horde it. When I’m aware that God owns it, I feel a lot more generous and open handed. More like a steward, which is what God tells us we are in Matthew 18.
Prayer:
Abba Father, Everything I have is yours. What a freeing thought! Help me to be a steward of what you own, for your honor and glory!
