Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Perhaps you have watched the program and got excited as you listened to the questions being answered and saw the contestant getting closer to the possibility of winning a million dollars. There are many who have played lotteries with the hope of winning a multimillion dollar jackpot. However, it has amazed me when I have read of individuals who made it big, only to eventually find themselves bankrupt. People need to listen to Jesus’ warning that “one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” ( Luke 12:15) There are many who have possessed much in the way of worldly wealth, but were actually bankrupt with regard to true living.

Someone has said, “The millionaires of eternity are the givers of time.” [source: list of sentence sermons]

For some, time is money. Their time is expensive and they don’t want it wasted. They only INVEST themselves in that which will bring them a good return. However, there are ways in which we can INVEST TIME that no monetary value can really be attached. We may not all have the same amount of money, but we do have the same number of minutes for each day God provides; an account from which to draw as we interact with others. Are we INVESTING TIME in such a way that we are able to enrich the lives of others and, in turn, ourselves?

Paul, writing to the church at Corinth stated…
“(14) Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. (15) I WILL MOST GLADLY SPEND AND BE SPENT FOR YOUR SOULS. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?” ( 2 Corinthians 12:14-15 ESV)

Paul’s life was marked by a rich generosity of himself on behalf of others. He was willing to INVEST whatever time and energy was necessary for reaching the lost and encouraging other’s faith. He may not have owned any realestate, but he lived a rich life that brought great blessing to others.

As we consider the wise INVESTMENT of the minutes, hours, and days on behalf of other’s lives during our lifetime, we will someday look back over a wealth of blessing and memories for having connected with others in glorious and godly ways. Such is what the lives of the millionaires of eternity are made of. It is those who generously give of themselves now who can trust in a rich inheritance to come.

Have a great day ENRICHED THROUGH SELFLESS LIVING!
Carl

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