Monday's Money

Have you ever wanted to be rich? Or at least have enough money that you do not have to worry about working again, or worry about money again? Luke 12 - Jesus talks about storing up riches for ourselves here on earth. Jesus does not condemn the possession of money, but he warns us against putting all our faith in it to secure our future. We think it secures our future, and maybe as far as our earthly future, it probably does secure it somewhat. We worry so often about money and the lack of that we fail to trust God. Too often, we worry about what we have and how we can keep it and even get more, that we miss out on the things in this life that we should be concerned about (telling people about Christ, helping the poor etc). A rich Christian ... is that an oxymoron? No, what is important is what we do with what God has given us. I really need to remember that daily, that what is have, God has entrusted me with to use wisely (I believe that goes with not only the gifts I have but also the possessions I have as well).