No Unemployment in Heaven

There is no unemployment in the Kingdom of Heaven! I have used this in many of my sermons, but I find it a particularly crucial message in today’s times. So many times, we let our thinking be based on the kingdom of this earth rather than the Kingdom of Heaven. In the world, we feel there is a law of scarcity at work. For example, if someone at work gets a promotion, we feel threatened, and instead of rejoicing freely with their success, we instead feel jealousy because it could mean less for us, or so we think. However, Jesus asks us to do something far greater. He models out for us a giving lifestyle. He gave freely, not expecting anything in return, and demonstrated that when you give, there is a return that comes from the Father.

Acts 20:35 reads, “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

During this time of economic hardship, we tend to fight for our own. Our minds turn more towards lack of resources. However, we have much to be grateful for! In God’s Kingdom, there is always enough, but are we, as God’s people, being generous with what we have been given or are we hoarding treasures on this earth? Are we living like this is the end of the story? Or, are we eternally focused, Kingdom minded, and believing that there is no unemployment in the true Kingdom and our Father is truly a provider who loves to give good gifts to His children?

“Five simple words will ensure you will always have a friend and a job: ‘What can I do to help?’” – Dick Foth

Celebrate gratefully and give deeply! Jesus is our supplier!