The apostle’s prayer was that saints
may come to a place of unity, strength and fulfilment in God. It seems the
problem existed then as it does now, that most of us become content with but a
little of God, enough to get by and just sufficient to feel justified in
bearing the title of ‘Christian’. It is God’s desire we see here reflected
through Paul’s epistle, that we grow to have and appreciate the full spectrum
of the riches which are found in Christ Jesus! Quality of spiritual wealth is
not determined merely on quantity in a preferred aspect or practice, but also
on appropriating and reflecting the full scope and variety of all that is
available in Christ. Unlike what is often true with man outside of Christ,
where we find highly skilled professional individuals who may be the best in
their particular field of expertise, yet sadly lack in the necessary parental
or marital skills to be equally successful there, the Christian is to strive
towards excellence in every aspect of the Christian walk. There is no such
thing as a ‘specialist Christian’, one who may specialise in say giving
financially, but knows nothing of faithfulness in prayer, dedication in service
or desire for holiness. A man may well be called to a specific area of ministry
such as pastoring, but this does not exonerate him from fulfilling all the
other necessary aspects of the Christian walk, in fact such a call, makes him
even more responsible to fulfil them and to such a degree that he may be an
example to others! This spiritual richness comes with a full assurance, a firm
conviction and strong persuasion, based on the understanding of the biblical
teaching. God’s Word, is the depository of God’s revealed will and wisdom, and understanding
what He has shared with us is like tapping in the largest oilfields or striking
the richest lode of gold. It is the only way we can truly become spiritually
rich! No one who seriously appreciates the value of such treasures, is content
with just a little of it, but rather desires to mine and extract all he can
from this source. Accompanied by prayer
and a humble spirit, knowing and understanding God’s Word, is partaking of
heaven’s boundless treasury and feeding at God’s sumptuous table! It is the
Lord’s greatest joy to give to those who long for richness beyond the temporal
and material things of this world, the best and greatest divine resources and
treasures. It should be our greatest joy to thankfully receive all He has for
us, appreciate it above all else in life, and use it for His glory and the
furtherance of His kingdom!
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