Does money really buy happiness?
I’m sure Jessica’s family would pay thousands
and thousands of dollars to bring her sister-in-law back to life, pay for a
cancer cure, etc. (see Monday’s devotional) Money doesn’t solve all our
problems.
Peter offered better than money to a
lame beggar.
Acts 3:6-10 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do
have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly
the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with
them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging
at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and
amazement at what had happened to him.
More than just physical healing, this
man was offered spiritual healing! God used the physical healing to open the
door for Peter to share the truths about God and Jesus Christ (as you can read
in the rest of chapter 3). The beggar was so thankful Peter gave him something
better than money!!!
What about you and me? Are we more
focused on providing financial means for ourselves and our family? Or, are we
giving those around us something better than money? Are we sharing the truths
of God that can bring spiritual healing for all eternity, no matter what
happens in this life?
Alice
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