Why I dont Play The Lottery

Matthew 19:23-25Amplified Bible (AMP)

23 Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is difficult for a rich man [who clings to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth and status] to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When the disciples heard this, they were completely [a]astonished and bewildered, saying, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?”

Shalom and Good Evening:

I wanted to share some biblical thoughts with you this evening . Recently , I have heard talk about how large the Lottery was and what would someone do with all that money. Of course most of us, including myself, have thoughts of new cars , paying of bills, new home, fancy vacations etc. the list goes on and on. 

However , I wanted to share this thought and about God, The Kingdom of God, and Faith. I was thinking , after hearing how large the Lottery was, how thankful I am to have all the simple things in my life. I was reflecting that there are so many things that could be worse and I am more then thankful to have my health, my family and friends. I have a job, and all my bills have been paid on time. Of course my vehicle has lots of issues and I could use a new car, but it still gets me around. I have bills and responsibilities that I owe, however, I have been given the opportunity  to work and have all my bills paid and been responsible to pay them. 

The main point to all this is that , all that I have and that I am could change in an instant. everything hangs on a balance of a thread. I am thankful for all the blessings of the Lord and that all these things that are in and around my life have been taken care of. 

I have had plenty of storms, trials and tribulations in my life to be well aware of being thankful of the little and simple things. I am sure the there will be plenty of more storms , trials and tribulations to come , however, I am thankful for the calm and of the peace I have today and now. Not yesterday nor tommorrow but now. 

I have no reason to play a lottery system that removes my faith in God and have it my way. I am sure that having plenty of money can make life a whole lot easier , however, I much raher rely on my faith In God through Yeshua Hamoshiach ( Jesus Christ) to bring me through and to the places I need to be. Its through these tough times that we are taught to wait , hope, pray , lean and rely on God in Christ to get to where we are going. With lots of money at my disposal, it will be my will to use and spend. I know I have made plenty of mistakes in the past and I am sure I will make plenty more in the future, but , I much rather make mistakes being zelous for God in Christ then being Zelous for worldly posesions that do not appreciate the small and little that are huge in my life now. 

I appreciate being able to breath normal, running and biking. I have close family that struggle to do simple things like breathing normal without the use of oxygen and other breathing equipment. Money cannot buy us these things. 

Because I do not have money in the way to buy whatever my heart desires at a whim, I have to rely on God, which in turn makes me realize how much He loves me and us and I rather rely on HIM that anything else. My Father in Heaven supplies all of my needs. Amen!

Have a blessed evening and Shalom!

Avodah

Jay

Be Aware of The information that is being Given to you!

2 Timithy 23-26


Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.  And the Lord's servant[e] must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,  and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.


Shalom and Good Morning:

This morning I wanted to bring to your attention some things that have been going and what it does. In the recent days were seeing the rise of news stories that are showing us images and pictures of Hate groups and politics that are inflaming people to act out. 

These stories and images are inflaming people to emotions and choosing a side for which they relate to or about.  As a believer in Yeshua Hamoshiach ( Jesus Christ) we are also chosen to be a soldier as well in Gods army and choose a side too. However the side were to choose is of this. To choose to pray for those people who are causing the break down of our society. To choose to not to engage in these injustice type of behaviors or even argue about them, even if we can relate to one side or the other.

To use the bible as our go to for our actions , it is our rock , it is our example to display kidness and love to our enemies . To be gentle and seek a Godly peace for ourselves and others. 

We also need to be aware of the wolves in sheep's clothing too. The wolves will hide behind the scene waiting for its time. It will say wonderful things to sound great and very loving but remember and always know that anything said and done has to be tested to know its fruit. A good tree cannot bare bad fruit. So if someting is said by anyone or political or even faith based teacher, that sounds nice and wonderful but inflames you to foolishness as the bible talks about , you must know that person is not from God. 


Have a great day! God is merciful and He is awesome and His grace is sufficient, however , He is serious and HOLY. So dont waste your day. Dont let the foolishness of this world cause you a distraction away from GOD. Keep your eyes looking towards Heaven and the Kingdom of it. Amen!

Avodah

Jay