Making The Most!

Someone has said, "The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way." [original source unknown]

Perhaps Paul expressed this attitude best in his letter to the church at Philippi where we read. . .
"(11) Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATEVER SITUATION I AM TO BE CONTENT. (12) I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. (13) I can do all things through him who strengthens me." ( Philippians 4:11-13 ESV)

Paul would go on to state, "I AM WELL SUPPLIED". ( Philippians 4:18 ESV) What a marvelous attitude as Paul lived his life as a living sacrifice to the Lord. (note Romans 12:1)

Sometimes in our desire for more we fail to appreciate what we already have. How many times have we felt we needed something that we really could do without? Often we (self included) are ignorant of how "well supplied" we are for fulfilling the things God desires us to do. I believe Paul did so well because of having properly centered his focus on Christ. His work did not so much depend on himself or what he had as much as it did on Whom he trusted and served. Paul learned to make the most of his situations and what he had because he had make his LIFE MOST ABOUT JESUS! Jesus, the One Who could make the most of loaves and fish to feed a multitude of people, could also make the most of all associated with the life of Paul.

Are we developing that same trust in the Lord? If not, we will most likely never experience the contentment Paul had learned. May we continually look to Jesus for His sustaining strength to press on in life regardless of our situation. Making our LIFE MOST ABOUT JESUS will allow us to be MOST USEFUL FOR HIS PURPOSES. Let us recognize how using whatever we have for His Will is its highest good!

Have a great day USING WHAT WE HAVE FOR THE LORD'S GLORY!
Carl

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