Saturday, October 26, 2024 - GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT

"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - Day 300 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Jeremiah 17-19; 1 Timothy 6)

GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” (1 Timothy 6:6-8 ESV) 

Being content is not how most people live. All of the TV ads are meant to make us not be content. Their goal is to create a desire to have more of whatever product they are pushing.

The picture attached here reveals a man who could well be very content. Bible study, prayer and meditation can go a long way towards contentment. Ultimately, true contentment comes from sins forgiven and heaven promised to sinners who repent and trust in Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord.

1. I am content! My Jesus ever lives,

    In whom my heart is pleased.

    He has fulfilled the law of God for me,

    God’s wrath he has appeased.

    Since he in death could perish never,

    I also shall not die forever.

    I am content! I am content!

2. I am content! My Jesus is my head;

    His member I shall be.

    He bowed his head when on the cross he died

    With cries of agony.

    Now death is brought into subjection

    For me too by his resurrection.

    I am content! I am content!

3. I am content! My Jesus is my light,

    My radiant sun of grace.

    His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all,

    Sweet comfort, hope, and peace.

    This Easter sun has brought salvation

    And everlasting exultation.

    I am content! I am content!

4. I am content! At length I shall be free,

    Awakened from the dead,

    Arising glorious evermore to be

    With you, my living head.

    The chains that hold my body, sever;

    Then shall my soul rejoice forever.

    I am content! I am content!

    (Lutheran Service Book #468)

Lord Jesus, fill me with godly contentment as I trust you to lead me and watch over me today. Please use me to share You and Your love with others.  Amen.

“See” you in church tomorrow morning!

Pastor David Paape