the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Grace for Today
1 Timothy 6:6
‘Contentment’
Read Philippians 4:1-13
Here are five things which, if God the Holy Spirit is pleased to establish them in our hearts, will surely give every believer contentment.
1. The purpose of God. All things that have ever come to pass in this world, both great and small, both prosperous and adverse, both pleasing and painful, both good and evil, come to pass according to God’s eternal, immutable, unalterable purpose. Learn this in your heart, and you will learn to be content. ‘For of him, and through him, and to him are all things: to whom be glory for ever’ (Romans 11:36).
2. The providence of God. Everything in heaven, earth and hell is sovereignly ruled, governed and manipulated by God in infinite wisdom, according to his own holy purpose for the eternal, spiritual good of his people. Nothing in this universe breathes or moves without God’s decree and God’s direction. ‘We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8:28).
3. The power of God. Our God is almighty. He has purposed us good and he has the power to accomplish his purpose. He cannot be frustrated or defeated. ‘He doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?’ He is God. You can safely trust him.
4. The presence of God. ‘Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’ (Hebrews 13:5). Can you get a sense of this fact? If you are one of God’s believing children, the omnipotent, eternal God is with you! Surely, the presence of God with you should give your heart contentment at all times.
5. The promises of God. Open the book of God’s promises, and find a rich source of contentment for your soul. To you who are in Christ Jesus, all the promises, those exceedingly great and precious promises of God, are ‘Yea’ and ‘Amen’ (2 Corinthians 1:20).
