2 Corinthians
8:9
"For you
know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that through he was rich, yet for your
sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might became rich."
ESV
The riches that
Christ left to become a man on this earth were not silver and gold. They were
the eternal riches of the mysteries of God. When Christ became a man, his
poverty was living in a world of sin, greed, and turmoil. Because He willingly
and, with joy, gave up being equal with God, we will be free from this poverty
stricken world with all its trials and tribulations. We may not be rich with
material things in this world. That was not God's purpose. His purpose was for
us to enjoy eternity with Him in all the riches of the mysteries of
God.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us that we think of material things when we think of riches. We cannot
fathom all that Christ gave up to come to this earth so that we could be saved.
We praise You that He did give up all for us. Give us hearts that seek the true
riches of eternal life through Jesus Christ. In His name we pray,
Amen.
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