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I was listening to a devotional this morning, and the scripture was Philippians 2. It was one of those God reminders that just sticks with you.
Scanning channels on the radio on a long travel home the lyrics of a popular song stood out to the boys, "Money makes you happy" That kicked off a short conversation of our boys trying to decide if that was actually true. Chelsea and I eventually told them the song is called "Liar." And while that line might sound true, it's really not.
The truth is, we're always wanting more. Whatever we have never quite feels like enough. And it's not always money. Sometimes it's recognition, success, security, or just more stuff. You name it. Whatever we chase has a way of leaving us still wanting more.
That's why Philippians 2 is such a powerful reminder: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Christ, our King didn't want more. He focused on loving His Father and us. Shouldn't that be what we do too?
So I've been asking myself: what's my more? What am I wanting more of right now? Reputation? Finances? Possessions? None of those things are bad on their own. But when we give our time, talents, and treasures chasing something other than Jesus, it never fully satisfies.
Jesus said, "Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Maybe the goal isn't finding more, but wanting less of everything else and more of Him. Let's not spend our days searching for more. Let's seek the real treasure: Christ and His Kingdom.
-To Know Jesus. To Live on Mission.