| Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Weekday | ||
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1 Thessalonians 5:3 When people say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as travail comes upon a woman with child, and there will be no escape.
Where do we put our trust and hope for a better life? Do we put it on politics, or government, or wealth? People will promise us all these things if we just let them be in charge of our lives. This is very similar to when Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. “If you bow down and worship me” he says, all this can be yours. But of course we know that is not the case. Yet today many fall prey to the same temptation. Peace and security, health care, wealth, the American dream… You can have it all if you only elect me and vote for me and let me control your life.
We need to put our hope and trust in Jesus Christ and not in sinful men. Our security and wealth is not in this life, but in eternity to come.
Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to keep my eyes on your riches and kingdom and not trade them for this worlds promises.
Amen
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