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Rely on God, Not on Work
Realistically, our source of income is from our work and it is not surprising that many of us regard our work as very important. We live in the world and we have real world issues to handle. Mortgages, loans, and other monthly premiums are necessary overheads and financial realities for us. It is therefore natural that we rely heavily on our work to pay these bills.
Concurrently, another reality is that our work will not always stay with us regardless of how much importance we place on it. In times of economic uncertainty, there is always the risk of losing our jobs. As much as no one likes the thought of it, troubled times can occur to anyone. Even in the Bible, the people of God had to experience seven years of famine after the initial seven years of plenty. This is the very reason why we need to rely on God; only He does not change.
God certainly will not allow His chosen ones to go hungry, and Abraham’s life is a testament to this fact. Despite his times of weaknesses and spiritual lows, the father of faith pursued God throughout his life. While living in Egypt, Pharaoh unexpectedly gave him much livestock to enable him to return to Canaan a rich man. When his possessions grew to the point that he could no longer live in the same place as Lot, he allowed Lot to choose first where to settle. Although Abraham ended up dwelling in the poorer land, God still blessed him and he remained bountiful.
In contrast, Jacob was a man who spent much of his youth grasping for things. Yet after serving Laban many years, he ended up with nothing. Only after God inspired him to crossbreed the goats did he gain possessions for himself.
From such examples, we learn that God’s blessing is the most important. If God desires to give us wealth, He will do so. And if He decides not to, He has the prerogative as well. Nonetheless, He will still grant us contentment and happiness, if we truly rely on Him.
Finally, the question arises again: How do we find joy in our work? King Solomon’s wisdom sounds out to us again:
As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor–this [is] the gift of God. (Eccl 5:19)
Come and join us to worship God, to learn how to rely on Him, together. Information for our Fall Evangelical services and Spiritual Convocation is shown below:
September 26-29, 2024
Thursday, September 26,2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM
Friday and Saturday, 27-28 September, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.
Our church’s address is as follows:
True Jesus Church
4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday) services online or in-person.
Friday Evening Service: 7:50PM – 9:00PM
Saturday Morning Service: 10:50AM – 12:00Noon
Saturday Afternoon Service: 1:30PM – 2:40PM
Email us at ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org