We Own Nothing, and Yet We Have Everything

Ruth 3; Ruth 4; Psalm 64; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 6
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We Own Nothing, and Yet We Have Everything

Scripture

2 Corinthians 6

10 Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

Observation

When I think about all the stuff that I have accumulated I realize that I am not in the same league as the Apostle Paul. When he says that he had nothing, I believe that he made a choice not to accumulate stuff. He made a choice to do without.
You and I can own nothing and yet at the same time we can have everything if we understand how the kingdom of God works. We can be poor but we can at the same time be able to give spiritual riches to others. We can own nothing, and yet have everything.

This passage reminds me of what Jesus says in the sermon on the mount,

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?

27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:25-33

Application

I am content with all that God has provided me. I can give spiritual riches to others that come my way today.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me of what I don't need. Continue to help me to walk by faith. You have blessed me so much. Help me be a blessing to others as I go through this day.

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