VOT: May 8, 2023-Power of Contentment “Christ-esteem and Confidence”

VOT: May 8, 2023-Power of Power of Contentment “Christ-esteem and Confidence” A very good substitute or replacement for low or high self esteem is “Christ esteem” This Word is coined from the fact that no creature or Man is superior or inferior to the other. All that we are and have comes from God through His son, Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Saviour. Our possessions can be taken from us by the real owner if we are not secured in Christ. All things were created by the Word (Jesus Christ) Genesis 1: 3; John 1:1. “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. The riches and personal achievements we claim all belong to our God, our Creator. A good understanding of this fact will give us everlasting peace and joy, because we owe no man nothing but love (Agape). Also, the love of God makes Him show mercy on all, both those who are qualified or unqualified by men. The silver and gold belong to God and He can choose to lift up one and bring down the other by His divine choice. Therefore, we must always humble ourselves and obey His voice, which is an open cheque to withdrawing from the riches He Has stored for us in glory. He supplies us all our needs by Christ Jesus. Our confidence must rest on God, not men because the best of man is still man. Take heed and be grateful for where you are so that God can take you to where He knows is best for you. Make wise choices that will take you to the expected end as ordained by God. Prayer: Father, grant me the grace to be content and show gratitude at all times so that the Heavens will remain open unto me in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.” ‭‭I Timothy‬ ‭6:6-9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “There