I
challenged my family to learn to be content with the challenges and conditions God
places them in. Jude 5-7 came to mind as a warning given to all who rebelled against
God’s provision and the terrible consequences that will follow. This passage
should challenge every person because it points out that unbelief leads to
dissatisfaction resulting in rebellion against God himself. Faith, on the other
hand, leads to contentment and submission to God’s will as he provides and leads
us so we may accomplish great things for the sake of his kingdom and for his
glory.
When we
feel dissatisfied we are forgetting God’s sovereignty. We become complacent
when we forget his promises and blessings. The Bible says we are supposed to be
zealous for good works (Titus 2:14). Clearly, ambition is not the problem. The
problem is when we let ourselves be deceived into thinking that anything or
anyone besides God deserves to direct our ambition. The fine line between
contentment and complacency is drawn by our submission to God.
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