Four Categories of Desire – Part 1
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12
For the next few days, let’s look at some of our most common desires. Material desires: Lydia was a businesswoman who dealt in textiles (see Acts 16:14). She was one of Paul’s first converts to Christianity. Can you imagine what it took for a woman to succeed in business in such a male-dominated society? She was so successful she owned her own home. And it was large enough to become the meeting place for the first church in the history of Europe. Of all the religious edifices built over the centuries – Notre Dame, Westminster Abbey, and the Sistine Chapel – the first church was in the home of this businesswoman. Now, if your desire to make money chokes out your generosity, causes you to live in debt, or creates chronic dissatisfaction, it’s time to re-evaluate what you’re doing. But making money, creating good products, and keeping people employed are God-glorifying things. ‘It is [God] who gives you power to get wealth’ (Deuteronomy 8:18). Have you ever wondered why you enjoy tinkering with engines or working with your hands? It’s because you were made in the image of a creative God who engineered this unbelievable cosmic machine with forces and energy so transcendently mind-boggling that people devote brilliant scientific careers to understanding even a tiny bit of it. Whether you’re mechanically or scientifically oriented, it’s spiritual – and it counts! The Bible says, ‘The LORD… has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant’ (Psalm 35:27). And when your desire for material success is to glorify God and bless others, He will help you to succeed.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me succeed so that all that I do can be used to bring Glory to You and tell others about saving salvation in Your son Jesus Christ. In His Name, Amen
I like the new format. I like that you can listen OR read it. Looks like it is easier to print and share with others.
I like this new format. It is much easier to read.
I like the new layout. It is easy to read. The comment, etc. sections are also a great idea. Thanks!
Liked the old format. It was easier to follow. Harry Cords
You asked for our comments about the new format. I think it’s attractive and draws you into GOD’s Word and a deeper relationship with GOD the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit! Isn’t that the purpose of these devotions?
I like the new format. Easier to read. Thanks for the change.
I like the new format very much. It’s pleasing to the eye, it is easy to find the different options you offer on the webpage. Above all, thank you so much for the devotions. Great ministry God has given you all, and it is a blessing to see how you honor Him by loving Him and loving our neighbor!
Enjoying your new format Tim. As always the material is excellent!
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Hi Tim!
Love the new format, if for no other reason it updates the portion of LCC that I see every day without changing the content one iota. It’s fresh and inviting. Everything in life needs refreshing and a new face from time to time. And I appreciate the opportunity to easily leave a comment when desired. Good work sir! You have taken LCC so much further than I ever could have.
Peace my friend!
David
Thank you for the new format. I really enjoyed listening to the devotion. God bless you.
Fine job with revising the look of the daily devotion .
Nice clean format. Old one only partially opened on my iMac, As always your message hits home. Sometimes it is just what I need to hear for that day. I always try to forward your message to relatives. When I am out of wifi areas I miss our daily meeting. God bless all that LCC does.
How can you miss with this new devotion- It is started on Command Day! March Fourth!
Love the new format. Easier to read on my phone. thanks
I like the new layout. The message hasn’t changed just the look. I was a little anxious that I wouldn’t enjoy the devotions anymore. I look forward to starting every day with your devotion. May God continue to bless you with His word. Marie