21 Apr 2014; Mat 3

21 Apr 2014; Mat 3

As I read about John, the one who prepare the way for Jesus, his life, the way he dress and what he eats, he knows the kingdom living. He has no part of the world but focus on his focus - repent and be baptize for the kingdom of God is near.

Contentment in God is of great gain. What then this statement means? What and why should I be contented? I should be contented because the Lord has provided a job- a not so stressful job with a stable income. I should be this job as an income, a stable one while I prepare (just like John prepares) and gain a passive income. Instead, let go of the promotion, the grading, appointment and bonus. Be content.

I should be content - because the Lord has provided - the family has enough. It is me that has not enough because I have not enough and not contented.

John knows his focus - prepare the way for Jesus
and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17 ESV)

My job is then prepare the life in Christ and of kingdom living for my family, my kids, my sons and daughter.

As such, Lord, let the joy leaves out a life that Christ can shine through that truly show content, show the joy in Christ and show the acknowledgement that my Lord has indeed able and has and will provide for my family.

That the day will come and I can say  to my kids - These are my children, whom I am well pleased - because they knew God and the glory of God continues...