Would you follow God's rules and be subjected to HIs government?

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God’s definition of our needs is different from ours. The problem is, we often insist on what we think are “our” needs. In, a battery-operated equipment, the accompanying manual from the manufacturer says “Battery-operated. Battery is estimated to last 2 years with regular use.” Two years have lapsed and the owner found that the equipment doesn’t work. He tried everything to get the thing going, but the thing wouldn’t budge. He did all sorts of things that he thought his equipment needed, but in the end, he almost destroyed it. If he only followed the manufacturer’s advice of changing batteries every two years, he would not have to go through all the effort that almost destroyed his equipment. The same is true with our lives. We fill our lives with the things that we think we needed, but if we only look up to God (our manufacturer) of what we really need, we will have less worries, less stress, and less complicated but more effective lives for God’s kingdom. God follows a different system. He uses the simple to shame the wise. He used the poor to bring glory to His name. Let us change our mindset that God wants us to be rich in order that He could use us for His glory. He will use us for His glory in any way that He sees fit (rich or poor), as long as we are willing. If we gain respect for the money that we have, what glory does that give God? We will be reaping the accolades of man and we have received our reward in full. God is good and He allows us to enjoy good things. If God blesses us with material things, let’s thank Him. But let us not make it our primary focus—these will just be given to us as God sees fit. But we know that He will provide for our needs. If He does make us rich, praise be to God, but if He doesn’t, so what? We can still be used to share in God’s ministry. If indeed He does make you rich, ask Him why He has blessed you with more, and you’ll be surprised at the answer you will get. It will always be for His glory.