“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Hebrews 13:5 NKJV

The secret of contentment is not in shifting circumstances. It is in Him, for He changes not. It is in the persuasion begotten by God’s unfailing Word and proved by experiences of how He has stepped in and met our need, that He cares for us and will unceasingly supply our every need. (Phil 4:19). Such knowledge is worth more than millions. It mints itself into the coin of a contented mind – a priceless possession.

Once a poor rich man, walking over his estates to inspect the progress of his hired man digging a ditch, found him singing at his work. As he approached, he caught the words:

‘My Father is rich in houses and lands,
He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands !
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His coffers are full; He has riches untold.

‘John,’ said the rich man, ‘why are you singing such nonsense; you are only a poor ditch-digger.’ ‘Oh, but it’s true,’ was the reply. ‘God is my Father, and He has given me so much for which to sing and praise Him. Yonder is my little cottage and when my day’s work is done, there stands Mary at the door to greet me with a kiss, and I sit down to a bountiful meal. Why shouldn’t I sing for joy ?’  Then the rich man unburdened his heart. ‘Yonder, on the hill is my mansion; but they do not love me there. They are only waiting for me to die so they can get my money. John, I wish I had what you have.’

The gospel of God’s dear Son offers a rich and ever increasing experience of love and providing care. To know that love and prove that care, day by day, just where life’s circumstances find us, this is the privilege of the Christian. It is a life of joy, peace, and contentment beyond compare.

Phil 4:11; 1 Tim 6:6,8;

N B Harrison