I was reminded (as I too often have to be) recently that I hadn't posted anything new in a long time. I didn't realize how long it had been until I looked for my self. I could give lots of lame excuses like, being busy with my wife after her double knee replacement, trying to get all my school work done or trying to figure out what God has in store for us but those are just excuses. So, instead of excuses I figured it would be easier to just post something.
I've watched with not so enthusiastic interest as our elected officials have fought, argued, complained, demanded and caved in on the debt debate for our nation. As I've watched I've been reminded of one of Jesus' most difficult teachings: "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matt 6:21). I fully realize that our politicians couched their arguments and stubbornness in doing what was "right" for the American people. I wonder though, how long the debate would have raged if our government officials had put their trust where it really belongs, not in the U.S. dollar and economy, but in the God of heaven.
While most of us are incensed at the way our national leaders conducted themselves during this "crisis," the truth is far too many of us saw ourselves in their behavior. We draw our lines in the sand too. We place our trust in things, jobs, relationships and even monetary instruments instead of where it ought to be...the God of heaven.
Jesus was absolutely right..."You can't worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you'll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can't worship both God and (something else)!" (Mt 6:24, The Message)
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