Being Content a With My Station in Life

Each person should remain in the life situation in which he was called. Were you called while a slave? It should not be a concern to you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity. For he who is called by the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freedman. Likewise he who is called by the Lord as a free man is Christ's slave. 1 Cor 7:20-22

When becoming a Christian we can desire many things to change, some will, some won't. We can distress ourselves greatly by putting our desires above the Lord's and being content in what ever state we find ourselves in.

Christmas is coming. Ideals and movies that create ideals are rampant, yet what is important?  Love mercy and justice and walk humbly with your God. When we put our natural (carnal) desires for Christmas to be a magical something it is not, we do others great harm. Carnal expectations are forced upon others and they do not have the capacity to give peace. There is only one peace-giver.

Tonight I was at a Christmas function where people talked about what they would do over Christmas. It sounded like a lot of eating and senseless drinking. I was encouraged to make Christmas a big deal, yet I will wait and see what the Lord plans. What is He doing? I don't remember Him making a fuss about His birthday. However, He made serious mention about communion, setting people free, walking in newness of life, loving others. His example was that of a servant: He gave His life so that we could have eternal life. Now there is a gift worth celebrating. Amen!

Ther was a guy in the group who strongly urged me to join our two businesses: 'No Way Hosea!' Why would I yoke myself with unbelief, dance to a carnal tune? I am content to grow as my Lord adds the increase. What He builds is good, so good. Amen!