Christian Contentment by Don
Fortner I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need,
and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or
hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything
through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4 verses 11 to 13 Here are five things which, if
God the Holy Spirit is pleased to establish them in our hearts,
will surely give every believer contentment. 1. The purpose of God. All things
that have ever come to pass in this world. both great and small,
both prosperous and adverse, both pleasing and painful, both
good and evil, come to pass according to God's eternal, immutable,
unalterable purpose. Learn this in your heart, and
you will learn to be content. For from Him and through Him
and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11 verse 36. 2. The Providence of God Everything
in heaven, earth, and hell is sovereignly ruled, governed,
and manipulated by God in infinite wisdom, according to His own
holy purpose for the eternal spiritual good of His people.
Nothing in this universe breathes or moves without God's decree
and God's direction. We know that God causes all things
to work together for good to those who love God to those who
are called according to His purpose. Romans 8 verse 28. 3. The power of God. Our God
is almighty. He has purpose to do us good,
and He has the power to accomplish His purpose. He cannot be frustrated
or defeated. All the peoples of the earth
are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the
powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold
back his hand or say to him, What have you done? Daniel 4
verse 35. He is God Almighty. You can safely
trust him. 4. The presence of God. Keep your lives free from the
love of money and be content with what you have, because God
has said, I will never leave you, I will never forsake you.
Hebrews 13 verse 5. Can you get a sense of this fact?
If you are one of God's believing children, then the omnipotent,
eternal God is with you. Surely the presence of God with
you should give your heart contentment at all times. 5. The Promises
of God Open the book of God's promises and find a rich source
of contentment for your soul. To all who are in Christ Jesus,
He has given us His very great and precious promises. 2 Peter
1 verse 4 Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought
nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But
if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6 verses 6 to 8