12 | How to Live Simply and Give More: Embracing 5 Principles of Happiness from Scripture

Have you ever felt stuck in a spiritual desert, complaining about your circumstances while missing the daily miracles right before you? Through the ancient story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21, we discover powerful wisdom for our modern wilderness journeys.When the Israelites complained about God's provision of manna in the desert, poisonous snakes appeared among them. Rather than simply removing the threat, God's solution was unexpected and profound: Moses crafted a bronze serpent on a pole, and anyone who looked up at it in faith was healed. This peculiar remedy foreshadowed Christ himself, who would later say that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up for our salvation.The message resonates deeply with our own spiritual struggles. Like the Israelites, we often focus on what we lack rather than embracing God's provision. The story challenges us to recognize the "snakes" poisoning our attitudes and to look up in faith toward Christ for healing. As one 92-year-old blind man wisely declared, "Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time."Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, health concerns, or spiritual doubts, this message offers a timeless prescription: look up and live. Download our free Covenant Family Bundle at bit.ly/faithfulfamily and join us next week as we continue discovering how to live on purpose in Christ.Send us Fan Mail><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>YOUR NEXT STEPS:*Accept Jesus into your heart*"Partnering with God to Reset Your Finances" (Course): Sign Up"Partner with God In Your Business" (Free Event): Register HERE"Which Woman Of the Bible Are You?" Take the Quiz7 Prompt Cards (FREE): PaulaBehrens.com/prompt-cardsVisit our website: LivingOnPurposeInChrist.comSnag Freebies in our FB Group: DevotionDrops.comJoin the Private Bible Study Circle: EssentialFaithJourney.comFree 15-Minute Discovery Call > PaulaBehrens.com#discoverycallEmail: [email protected]