Gospel Music Month: It's Not Just About Us!

"It's all about me, myself and I!

What I want, is what I want, and that is all that matters, TO ME!"

These phrases are quoted quite often.  You would think that with everything taking place around us, the last thing on our minds would be only ourselves.  Those of us who have lived through trying or difficult times, I'm aware this is not anything new to you.  But it has become evident that a sudden flux of viewing a spirit in several human beings, walking in their own desires, without any regard for how others may be affected, have become most common.  

God has called us to be mindful of how the feelings of someone else would come into play.  It's really not "cool" to be preoccupied with only our wants, while what we do or say would possibly ensnare the very heart of another person negatively.   

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,

but IN HUMILITY consider others better than yourselves! 

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the  interests of others!"

(Philippians 2:3-4)

 What happened to walking in what The Anointed One told us, "GIVE, AND it SHALL BE GIVEN unto YOU; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall MEN GIVE unto YOUR bosoms!"  My take on that scriptural verse does not solely reference monetary tithes or offerings, but in various other ways of expression.  To whom much is given, much is required!  So would it be nice if we start practicing more of what we preach?

Remember the parable Jesus/Yeshua spoke of, regarding the rich ruler, who inquired how he would be able to obtain eternal life?  It was plain to see that the individual, who accumulated so much in life, and thought he kept all the Ten Commandments by his own merit, assumed he could just buy his way into living in everlasting splendor.  However, he was not expecting the answer to be "sell ALL that you have, and GIVE IT TO THE POOR, and you will have treasure in heaven! THEN, come follow Me!"  

Needless to say, the ruler did not appreciate hearing that, for he determined in his mind that he had enough wealth to practically pay for a nice, comfy seat.  Afterward, the ruler was told, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!  Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

In spite of owning so much you don't have space to put all your possessions, the Father would rather we transmit thankfulness in whatever state we're in.  As I've always heard, "you've never seen a bank safe following a hearse!"  

Be content, and when the Father shows us someone less fortunate, instead of looking at them with disgust, get up, go through your closets, or basement storage.  Maybe there are some things you can offer, especially when those same things are collecting dust.  Then you'll see the windows truly open and pour into your life, as well as your seed, and their seed's seed, because of the planting lessons you've taught!

Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.  All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the HUMBLE!" (1 Peter 5:5)

The amazingly great Dr. Walter Hawkins composed a song, "Be Grateful," that continues to reign true to this day.  I have loved listening and singing it, since purchasing the album in 1978.  Left with such conviction, we are constantly reminded that it could always be worse, so "count it all JOY," STAY HUMBLE, and the Father will exalt you in due time!