9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was
rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become
rich. ~ 2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV)
Jesus owned nothing; everything that Jesus used during His
ministry here on earth belonged to someone else including the tomb in which
they placed Him. He left His Heavenly Throne to be born of a virgin womb,
killed and buried in a virgin tomb. The boats, lodging even the donkey that
carried Him into Jerusalem were borrowed. The food He ate the clothes He wore
were not His.
20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the
air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." ~ Matthew
8:20
Jesus Christ, the God the Son was born from a virgin womb and
buried in a virgin tomb. The Creator of Heaven and Earth intentionally left His
Heavenly throne gave up His riches in glory with His Father and traded it for
the impoverishment of humankind. Grace delivered to us at the heavy price of
Jesus Christ giving up everything for everyone!
Jesus showed us that no matter what we have here on in this world the
true riches that is Our Father in Heaven's’ grace and forgiveness are the true
riches. Anything that contends with Christ’s treasures is an idol of instability.
Is it not better for us to be poor in this world and be rich in the eyes of our
Heavenly Father? It is foolishness, no boneheadedness to pursue the
undependable wealth of a dying world when we are blessed to relax and pleasure
in the prize of seeking first Christ Kingdom. Christ’s unembellished life should
impress upon us to live simple, uncluttered lives for Him!
“Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are
poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has
promised to those who love him?” ~James 2:5 (ESV)
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