Being financially satisfied is something that is desirable in society today, especially here in the United States. I would argue that there are more that are secure than we believe if only there were a shift in priorities and view of what satisfied means.
“2Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good and delight yourselves in rich food.” – Isaiah 55:2 (ESV)
Here, Isaiah is demonstrating that my “money” should be spent on my physical “need”, and the other things I “spend” on are not satisfying. How can that be? I am sure that Isaiah is not aware of how “Miss Me” jeans, “Bentley” cars, a closet full of shoes, that zero turn lawn mower, and a 6000 square foot house satisfy me. Isaiah is speaking to and for those that cannot afford those items and not to me as I NEED each of those above to live a satisfied life.
Well, Isaiah is NOT speaking to the less fortunate exclusively. Just because I CAN afford something, does not mean I NEED it. Satisfaction does not come from the monetary items I collect. Satisfaction comes from the Lord and fellowship with Him. I can sit in my living room or back porch, go to the office in my 2005 Neon, wear the same shoes for three years, mow with my nine year old push mower, all while in my $20 five year old jeans.
God provides for our NEEDS and with that provision I can be satisfied. I only focus on Him and doing His work to gain more satisfaction. I have to be content with the provisions of God at this time and look to heaven for my ultimate reward. Money only gets me so much, my true satisfaction comes from living a life with Christ as the center and focus of my yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
What is it that satisfies you? Are you looking at the monetary for your satisfaction? Are you able to be satisfied with God provides?
Trevor's Thoughts 