POSSESSIONS

 

            To possess something is to own it. People accumulate a multitude of possessions in a lifetime. Some are worth keeping, some are expendable. Those would be the things that have little to no value. Other possessions have intrinsic value, in that they are essential to one’s life and well-being.  

            There are things that we need and things that we want. Desires do not equal a need. Our desires are driven by what we feel we must have. We must come to the understanding that all things that we desire are not essential to life. Take salvation ... it is essential to ones existence both now and in the future, but many have no desire for it because they don’t understand their need of it. 

            The most important possession is something that we cannot own, but rather something that owns us. God created the heavens and the earth and everything in it. He seeks to possess your heart, for in possessing your heart He will be able to mold you more into His image. Jesus Christ was God in the flesh.  The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, resides in us once we receive Christ into our lives. These things do not possess us in the purest sense of the word, but rather possess us because we are no longer our own. We’ve been purchased by Christ’s blood. We are not possessed as in being slaves to the King, but are more the children of the King with all the benefits that come with that title. 

            We are compelled in scripture to submit to the will of God, knowing that He ALWAYS has our very best in mind. To believe that we must attach trust to our faith, for I believe they go hand in hand. To have faith without trust is empty faith. If you don’t trust God, then what’s the point of believing in Him. If we possess nothing of any eternal value then what’s the point of living at all. The things of this world are valueless to God; yet the things that have immense value to God are things that spring forth from the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To acquire these traits makes you more like Jesus. Those are attributes that we all need to possess. That way we are able to BE Jesus to others that we encounter in life. The most profound witness is to exhibit Godly characteristics in your daily life and exhibit them regularly. As St. Francis of Assisi once said, "Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words." While hearing the gospel is vital to the conversion of men, exhibiting godly qualities preaches without words. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries