Have you ever noticed that we just can’t seem to be content with what we have?
We always seem to be looking for new things. A new house, a new car, a new job, new clothes, new technology and the list goes on.
We just don’t seem to know how to be content.
And it doesn’t just apply to material possessions and wealth. It also seems to be true about experiences (think about people who are adrenaline “junkies” who always have to go higher, faster, farther, more intense, more risky, more death-defying).
But this is also a trap in regards to people’s spirituality.
God has given us everything we need for life and godliness in Him
He has availed to us Himself. He places His Holy Spirit inside of His born-again believers. He gives us the mind of Christ and a brand new heart. He gives us His Word and even writes it on our hearts and our minds.
But for many that is not enough. They look for hidden wisdom, secrets others haven’t known. Sometimes it’s like we look at God’s offering of Himself and say something like “Is that is? surely there is something more”
And so we hear sermons and Bible studies and read social media posts that claim to know the “more.” They promise secrets to unlocking new things, they promise new heightened experiences, they assure the hearer/reader of something more than the salvation offered by God through Christ.
I am here to remind us that Christ Jesus is enough. His love and holiness is enough. His mercy and grace is enough. We don’t need Jesus and politicians. We don’t need Jesus and “hidden secrets to greatness,” we don’t need Jesus and fancy programs and lights and fog and amazing facilities. We just need Jesus.
All we need is Christ. He is enough.
And so in your life, and conversation, and social media presence and in whatever ministry you are a part of, I beg of you, don’t try and attract people to yourself or your ministry with the promise of “more,” just share the unadulterated gospel of Jesus with all of His promises of forgiveness and salvation, secured by His redemption and atonement. Share the love, hope and joy of Jesus and help people to find that being with Christ and with His people in service to the heavenly Father is enough.
Pastor Michael Johnson 