Daily Devotion January 9

Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

I spend a lot of time with little ones and what I hear often come out of their mouths is "I want."  I am afraid that quite often we are like them--always looking for something better, something more, I want this or that.  Sometimes we get really serious and say but "I NEED it!"  The truth is we have so much in our lives already that we should feel guilty to often ask for more.  I don't think this is something that only I have to deal with; I think many of us face this same issue.

God promised to provide us with food and clothing.  He didn't say we would eat the finest food or wear the newest clothing.  I have often repeated one of my seminary teachers who said "God promised to meet our needs.  But not our greeds."  I think this is something for us all to remember.

Whatever God provides for us at any time is what we need right then.  But even better than knowing that is the knowledge that He promises to NEVER leave us.  He says He will be with us no matter what.  All we have to do is bask in the light of this promise.  

Today, as we look online or see ads on the TV or in magazines, before we say, "Oh, I want that!" think about what you already have and therein be content.  I work on this daily.  If you pray for me, I will pray for you!!