Thorns and Roses "If I just had the money."

Don't we often all find ourselves saying "if only I had the money then..."? I know I do. Not even wishing I had money to spend on myself, but others. The idea that money equals happiness is a lie the world will tell you. Far too much merit is put into money and what it can give you.

The world will tell you that if you have money or material items you will be happy. That you'll never be in want and you'll have an easy life, but is that really the truth? No, it is a lie. We as Christians should know and apply what Jesus said in Matthew 6: 19-21. He spoke very clearly on treasures on earth and treasures in heaven, and the things of this world will pass away.

Matthew 6:19-21

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (KJV)

In this world we have one purpose and that is to bring glory to God's kingdom. We should not be worried about what we have in this life. We should be content with what He gives us in this life, and not lay up treasures here on earth. We must be careful not to let money or anything materialistic become a focus or a worry to us or a source of discontentment.

The Bible says in

Matthew 6: 24, "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (KJV)

The Lord has been faithful to His people throughout the ages of this world. He has always taken care of them, and He always will. If we are in need of something do not rely on money, but rely on the Lord. Pray and ask him humbly what you need. Do not be deceived into thinking that money equals happiness. It does not. It may give you pleasure for a short while, but what is that compared to eternity?

Matthew 6: 32-33, "(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. "
(KJV)

Our reward and treasures will be in heaven and they will be far greater than anything we will ever have here. Seek Ye first the Kingdom of God, not the things of this world for they shall pass away.