On the Spot
This blog is going to be short but prayerfully it will help you to think about what I've been pondering all day.
This morning I was in Children's Church with Scott. He played a 2 minute ice-breaker game with all the kids and told them they had to find 3 people to ask this particular question to;
"If you had $1000.00 and only one hour to spend it, where would you
go and what would you spend it on?"
Now you have to picture 18 kids in K-5th grade running around the room asking and answering this question and I have to admit some of the answers were pretty funny and some very wise for their age. I on the other hand was a somewhat disappointed with my own response - I hesitated to answer because the first answer that came to my mind was not spiritual at all. My response was this, "I would go to the mall and shop b/c I love to shop". As it was coming out of my mouth I immediately felt convicted and began to think of those that aren't as fortunate as we are. I pictured in my mind all the missionaries that are laying their lives down to preach the Gospel of Christ. Within a matter of seconds many thoughts rushed through my mind and I began to see how selfish I was that my first thought was to spend the money on myself. While it's ok for us to have nice things, nice clothes, etc....I was reminded of the scripture that says "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
See my treasure was in seeking to satisfy self instead of thinking of others and their needs first. Jesus is the perfect example of how one should be a servant rather than to be served. We are to die to ourself daily and not be conformed to this world. Colossians 3:2, 3 says to "set your mind on the things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
This has bothered me all day - to the point I had to write this blog about it. I want my first response to always be Jesus first and me, we'll NEVER! Thank you God for using a simple game to shed light in the deepest areas of my heart.
This morning I was in Children's Church with Scott. He played a 2 minute ice-breaker game with all the kids and told them they had to find 3 people to ask this particular question to;
"If you had $1000.00 and only one hour to spend it, where would you
go and what would you spend it on?"
Now you have to picture 18 kids in K-5th grade running around the room asking and answering this question and I have to admit some of the answers were pretty funny and some very wise for their age. I on the other hand was a somewhat disappointed with my own response - I hesitated to answer because the first answer that came to my mind was not spiritual at all. My response was this, "I would go to the mall and shop b/c I love to shop". As it was coming out of my mouth I immediately felt convicted and began to think of those that aren't as fortunate as we are. I pictured in my mind all the missionaries that are laying their lives down to preach the Gospel of Christ. Within a matter of seconds many thoughts rushed through my mind and I began to see how selfish I was that my first thought was to spend the money on myself. While it's ok for us to have nice things, nice clothes, etc....I was reminded of the scripture that says "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
See my treasure was in seeking to satisfy self instead of thinking of others and their needs first. Jesus is the perfect example of how one should be a servant rather than to be served. We are to die to ourself daily and not be conformed to this world. Colossians 3:2, 3 says to "set your mind on the things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
This has bothered me all day - to the point I had to write this blog about it. I want my first response to always be Jesus first and me, we'll NEVER! Thank you God for using a simple game to shed light in the deepest areas of my heart.
Great post Nicole! I am glad the Holy Spirit brought revelation to you on this but don't be too hard on yourself most, including myself may have answered it in the same manner! I probably would have paid my Jeep off and then bought me a leather couch before giving to the needy...sad but that would have been the truth! That's why I like you though...always straight forward and always honest about WHO you are in Christ! Keep up the great work HE has called you too! love you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonja - you know me, always an open book. Sometimes too open...LOL
ReplyDeleteLove ya!