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A Matter Of Perspective
March 15, 2011
One of my favorite stories is about the Texas rancher who was doing agricultural consulting for a farmer in Germany. He asked the German farmer about the size of his property, to which he replied, “About a mile square.” When the German asked the Texan about the size of his ranch, the rancher explained that if he got in his pick-up truck at dawn and drove until sunset he would still be on his ranch. Not to be outdone, the farmer replied, “I used to have an old truck like that!”
All joking aside, it’s important to have the right perspective. Unfortunately, the Christians in Laodicea had the wrong perspective about wealth (Rev. 3:14-22). By all appearances, they were rich. They had plenty of earthly goods and thought they needed nothing—not even Jesus. But Jesus had a different perspective. In spite of their material prosperity, He saw that they were “wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked” (v.17). So He invited them to become truly rich by seeking what only He could provide: purity, character, righteousness, and wisdom.
Let’s not make the Laodicean mistake. Instead, let’s keep our perspective right about what it means to be rich. True wealth is not measured by what you have but by who you are in Christ.
In Christ we’re rich beyond belief
With wealth the world cannot see;
We have new strength and character,
New righteousness and purity. —Sper
[You] do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. —
Revelation 3:17Morning Johnn, I was up early and have had breakfast but I would love a cinnamon roll (maybe 2) and some of your delicious coffee! Hope I can see that lovely scene while I’m relaxing with my rolls. Thank you.
Morning, Johnn!
I think this morning
I would love to have two "Eggs in a Basket"
(You DID say eggs 'your way', didn't you?)Then, I'll have two slices of your twice smoked bacon
And, a side of fruit,
With lots of coffee with Hazlenut Coffee Mate.
Now, I just hope you can keep those kids quiet,
As I sit and enjoy the view.
That is such a pretty scene - so calm and peaceful, I can hear the birds singing and maybe a fish jumping, a faint bark from someone’s dog in the distance - and nothing else. Bacon & cheese omelet for me this morning - with hashbrowns and a cinnamon roll. I’m hungry. :)
