How to Be Happy (2) Job 42:10 NKJV Helping others brings happiness, but selfishness never can. A ragged urchin stood looking into a sweet shop window. A man came along and observed the scene, took him inside and said to the saleslady, Fill a bag with every kind of sweet he wants. The boy couldnt believe his luck. As he filled his mouth with sugary delights, his benefactor asked, Is that good, son? He nodded in the affirmative: Uh huh. Then the man asked, Could I have some? Immediately the boys look of joy turned to fear, and clutching the bag he ran away shouting, Mine, mine! Happiness doesnt come by getting; it comes by forgetting yourself and living for others. Job, one of the richest men in his day, lost his health, his wealth, and his family. Its hard to imagine, right? Then an amazing thing happened: The Lord restored Jobs losses, when he prayed for his friends (v. 10 NKJV). Job actually got back twice what he lost. How? By reaching out to others instead of dwelling on his own problems. And that principle still works today. Jesus warned, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth (Luke 12:15 KJV). God blesses you for one reason: to make you a blessing to others. Youre not supposed to be a warehouse - but a clearing house. For every verse in Scripture that promises material success, theres another that speaks of the dangers of hoarding. So the word for you today is: helping others brings happiness, but selfishness never can. Soul food: Mark 15:1-20; 1 Kings 10; Hosea 11:12-12:14 012 334 1200 radiopulpit.co.za | [email protected] facebook/RadioPulpit 657AM
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:48:40 +0000
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