MOTIVE OF THE RICH FOOL
Luke 12:13-21 (19) – And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” (NIV)
Read: 1 Corinthians 9:27
The motivation to embark on a project or acquire a possession will determine how well you utilise the product when it happens. In today’s Bible focus, the issue with the rich fool did not emerge overnight; rather, he had a negative craving long before he acquired wealth. Christ’s words in Luke 12:15 reveal the root of the matter. He said, “Watch out! Be vigilant against all forms of greed.” The man’s greedy motives, which he harboured internally, led to his arrogant statements and eventual destruction.
The motives you nurture will consistently drive you. There was a man who first acquired a power bike to oppress the community after God answered the prayers he had prayed for years. One night, the man drunkenly sped into a moving truck and died. Another sister who was a prayer warrior and devoted evangelist became a party animal after gaining admission into the university. She was introduced to taking hard drugs, resulting in mental illness.
Beloved, the motives of the rich man, including those of the brother and sister, were fleshy. Therefore, they all could not guard against insensitive actions when their breakthrough occurred. When all your prayers come true, the duration of God’s blessings in your life will be determined by your intention and the foundation of your heart. Whatever the blessings you enjoy presently, constantly revisit your motives and disposition towards God and make amends where necessary. This way, you will not trigger your own destruction!
PRAYER
Hymn: Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose — Charlotte Elliott (1836)
1. Praise God for the daily benefits you enjoy!
2. Holy Spirit, make me sensitive—never let me misuse the testimony of God’s grace and intervention in my life.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Every plan to hijack my destiny and my children’s glory at the strategic junction of life—be cancelled!
2. I decree that the operations of the silent powers against me are exposed and destroyed!
3. Please pray for the Food of Champions Ministry.
BE SENSITIVE AND PRAYERFUL!
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