The Game of Life
  
As a minister's daughter, I've
just about seen and heard it all in my lifetime. Although we, as
Christians, know what lies beyond our years on earth, life can be
nothing more than a game to others. People who want no part
in God play hard, they buy the things that are most appealing to
their eyes, they rise up in the world and become prominent business
men and business women. It's a game and a race against other
humans and the Life Clock to see who can collect the most marbles.
They may have a house
in the woods, a house by the beach, a family home, and several hot
properties. The family home generally has a pool and sometimes a
cabana.
The homes are almost always furnished with paintings,
woven carpentry, silk pillows and crystal chandeliers. They have
it all!
Everything.....except God, of course. But...they
don't want Him. He's fake; non-existent. They'll play hard,
enjoy life and go out 'with a big bang' - and fortunately,
Christians know the truth about that Big Bang!
Of course, many Christians
have nice things too. Sometimes, much more than they or their
families will ever need, much less use. In my experience, 100% of
the time, these folks claim that God has generously blessed them.
As Christians, we
look at both of these situations - at the Christian and at the non-Christian.
We wonder why we ourselves don't have more. We have given
perhaps more than the one that owns the house on a thousand hills.
We don't understand. The point is this.... If you are
poor or living day-by-day, from paycheck to paycheck, it doesn't
mean that God favors the rich Christian more than you. God
certainly did not bless the rich non-Christian.
Sometimes,
the Game of Life can be very disconcerting for Christians. When
it's all said and done, earthly possessions have zero value in God's
eyes - even though it's a much different situation when viewed by
we humans. God blesses the ones that He loves in various ways
- through good health, good spirit, kind hearts - and those gifts
are priceless! When the smoke clears, both the rich Christian
and the poor Christian have nothing more than God's love and are
equal in His eyes.
Biblical Foods - Nutrition Information
Wheat | Barley | Unleavened Bread | Corn | Grapes
| Figs | Pomegranates | Olives | Dates | Honey | Olive Oil
| Raisins | Wine | Flour | Beans | Lentils | Lamb | Beef | Spices
| Locust | Fish | Pulse | Water | Garlic | Onions | Cucumbers |
Leeks | Almonds |
Mandrakes
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