Monday Morning Perspective

James 5 challenged us in the area of money. Money matters and how we spend it matters to God. Enough never seems to be enough and too often we have that mirror vision where it's all about us rather than window vision where we see out to all the opportunities we have to bless others. May God give us window vision. 

We are so often just like those James was talking to when it comes to money. We hoard stuff for ourselves displaying a selfish attitude of keep it rather than share it. We have a serious self indulgence problem as we spend everything on our parties and weddings and all things that make us happy. Interesting that 10 years after James spoke these words, Rome invaded and stole, plundered and destroyed them. 

Only 3 things stand forever: the Word of God, the kingdom of God and the people of God. 

Interesting question: who will be on your welcoming committee when you get to heaven? Thankfully since we can't take it with us, we can send it on ahead. May this be the year, 2015, that we send much on ahead!