Jul 31 2009
Relationship Supreme
Reading through “The Rare Jewel Of Christian Contentment” I have learned more than just the four steps to contentment. In fact, instead of the modern treatment of a subject - do this, don’t do that and you’ll get this - Jeremiah Burroughs digs much deeper. Not only does he show us why Christians ought to be content, he shows us how God works in our lives to teach us contentment. But that is not all.
While I have been convicted and informed beyond my wildest dreams on the subject of contentment, the numerous side issues which Burroughs has touched on - in other words, the broad scope which our contentment or discontentment impacts - have been amazing. For example, one of Burroughs’ reasons discontentment in a Christian is SIN is such an attitude is below a Christian.
This is not new information. It is not earth shaking. But, when we think deeply on a subject, sometimes the light comes on in new ways. Such was my response to this one point. So - why is discontent below a Christian (too base or mean of an attitude)? Well, consider this:
A Christian is a child of the King!
A Christian is Christ’s bride!
A Christian is a member of Christ’s body!
A Christian is an heir to the kingdom!
A Christian is a temple of the Holy Spirit!
A Christian is one body with the angels!
A Christian is one with saints innumerable!
I know all of these things, but when you stack them up, one on top of the other, they make an overwhelming statement! Who am I to whine and complain about anything God chooses to bring across my path when He has given me all of this?
