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Monday, February 25, 2008The Treasure PrincipleI am reading this book by Randy Alcorn titled, ‘The Treasure Principle’. Our pastor Linn strongly encouraged us to read this book because we are going through a sermon series called Pirates. We are discussing the pirates in our lives that try and steal our treasure. Anyways, God is teaching me a lot through this book. The book is primarily centered around Matthew 6:19-21… “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Basically, the author discusses how much joy and freedom he has found in giving. He shares the power of learning and believing that God is the owner of all we have, and its importance in our daily Christian walk. With biblical references, he talks about how we are meant to be the “managers” of what God has given to us. And along with our pastor, he urged us to ask ourselves the question, “What would the owner (God) want me to do with my money…my things…my time, etc?” Although challenging, this question encourages me to really evaluate where I spend my money and my time. Do I freely give what God asks of me? More importantly I think, do I give more than what is asked of me? I love God, and I want to make a difference for Him and for eternity. I know that the only way that I can do that is by understanding and believing that I am the manager of God’s “stuff.” All of it was given to me FOR A PURPOSE, and what I do with it ultimately reflects where my heart is. Praise God for His patience and grace toward me as I learn this incredible truth!!! |
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