Pro 29:16- When
the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall
see their fall.
When a man has a wicked heart his increase works against
him. There are many that if they had the
means to fulfill all their desires it would most certainly lead to
destruction. Some are merely limited by
their resources as to the amount of evil they accomplish. For instance, many of the rich and powerful in
this great nation, started out with Christian beginnings and now you can’t even
see a hint of Jesus in their lives.
It is a natural drive to increase our wealth, stature, and
well-being while we are here on this earth.
But if we lose sight of the important things we may truly gain the
world, but lose our souls. If we are
obedient to Christ and long for his will to be done, then I believe that He
will not increase us beyond that which we are able to endure. Why do I say endure? Because to whom much is given, must is
required. Wealth and increase can
destroy the Christian in many ways. The
power that money gives, can give us a false sense of independence from
God. The ability to have all good things
is paralleled by the ability to have all bad things. There are things that might tempt you now
that you just simply don’t have the means.
Perhaps a current situation for someone is simply to keep their heart
true to God. If we work on our hearts
and learn to trust Him and desire to do His will, then He is faithful to equip
us with what we need to do it. If we
increase, but He does not, there is a problem.
I think many say and even believe that we would do more if we
could. Or even plan to do more in the
future. I believe that if we will start
today and do the little that we can now, that before you know it you will look
back and say, “Wow, I have done a lot.”
Ten dollars to someone who needs it will go further than no
dollars. One kind word will go further
than no words. One soul saved because
you told someone about Jesus will go further than any amount of money.
If I asked, “How much have you done for Jesus in your
life?” Some would answer with all kinds
of great things while others might shy away with guilt or remorse. But that is ok, because God is not near as
concerned with where you have been, or where you are. He is much more interested in where you are
going in both this life and eternity.
So, I know we all want to go to Heaven, but where do you want to go in
this life? Ask God what you can do for
Him and when he shows you, well, just do it!
Neal