Joy and Riches

Readings:
Job 40
II Corinthians 6:1-13

Focus:
II Corinthians 6:10: "In our sorrows we have always cause for joy; poor ourselves, we bring wealth to many; penniless, we own the world."

In this passage, Paul is describing his life as an apostle, and indeed it was hard. He suffered shipwreck, floggings, beatings, and imprisonment.

But this verse can also apply to those of us who know Christ. Because of the riches of love and the promise of eternal happiness that he gives us, there is no earthly sorrow that is greater than the joy we have with him. And no matter what poverty we may suffer here on earth, if we are able to tell others about him, then we are giving inestimable wealth to them. Not only that, but despite any such poverty, we own everything that matters about the world.

It is not mere pie in the sky bye and bye. It is true joy, true wealth, happier and richer than can be imagined.