Salad 07/26/2011
 
Last night, I made two salads of unequal portions for today’s lunch. I prepared the larger salad for my husband and a smaller one for myself. I put them in different containers and advised my husband which container was prepared for him. He nodded in agreement; however, today I opened the refrigerator to find that he took the wrong salad. He eats larger portions than I do so unfortunately because he took something that wasn’t prepared for him, he won’t be full. I, on the other hand have more than enough. I’m sure it was accidental; he didn’t mean to covet what was intended for me….

I Tim 6:10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (KJV)

Ex 20:17 “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.” (KJV)

Looking at how another person’s life appears to be often brings about a covetous spirit. The desire to be in “perfect” relationships, amass a certain level of perceived wealth, etc. can lead one down an unintended path. If left to fester, the desire turns to coveting and poor decision making in an effort to acquire the object no matter the cost.  However once received, one quickly finds that they are not equipped to handle what has been acquired. Whether it is a car or house payment that one can’t afford; a relationship that is on unequal footing or a job that brings misery, the object coveted is insufficient for its intended purpose, leading to many sorrows.  This occurs because it was not intended for the person who received it. It belonged to someone else. There’s a gospel song whose words ring clear and true “What God has for me, it is for me..” Another person can try to take it, but the result won’t be the same. In other words, we need to be mindful to remember that what God has for us is more than enough. We ought not  fool ourselves into believing that He made a mistake when He was handing out the blessings. In the end, my hubby, bless his heart, experienced a hard lesson today…Pay attention to what belongs to you, and leave the rest alone.  Let’s learn from him so that we can avoid the trap ourselves.

Be encouraged and until next time, God bless and keep you will be among my prayers.

©2011 Danette Michelle Reid. All rights reserved.

 


Comments

Keisha

07/26/2011 12:19:00

Amen!

 

Marnie

07/26/2011 13:16:10

"What God has for me, is for me". Including the trials in my life. Thinkig about my own trials, we don't know what another person has had to endure to get what they have.

 

Linda

07/27/2011 17:42:07

 

Linda

07/27/2011 17:46:05

This message is a confirmation of a prayer I prayed recently. I also sang this song after the prayer. So I thank you for your obedience in bring this message forth. And to God be the glory for the things he has done and are continuing to do.

 



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