March 14 - True Riches

MARCH 14 - True Riches3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:9; Psalms 31; Genesis 23//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread.” — Proverbs 12:9“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also.” — Psalm 31:9“Abraham listened to Ephron; and Abraham weighed out for Ephron the silver that he had named in the hearing of the Hittites, four hundred shekels of silver, according to the weight current among the merchants.” — Genesis 23:16________________________________________In a world that often measures success by wealth, status, or popularity, it's easy to get caught up in striving for things that don't last. Proverbs 12:9 reminds us that true value isn't found in how the world sees us, but in how we live humbly and serve others. In Psalm 31, David cries out to God, recognizing his need for mercy and deliverance, showing that our true worth isn't in our achievements or comfort, but in our relationship with God. And in Genesis 23, we see Abraham's integrity in his dealings with others, even when it came to securing a burial place. He didn’t let greed or pride control him, but rather demonstrated wisdom and fairness in all his transactions.When we focus too much on external success, we can easily lose sight of what's truly important. Like David, we may face moments of distress, but our value is not defined by our circumstances or what we have. We also see from Abraham that our integrity matters, no matter how small the situation seems. It’s a reminder that we are called to live humbly and honorably in all that we do.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. True wealth: How do you measure success in your life? Is it by the things you have or by the way you live?2. Humility in distress: When you're going through a tough time, where do you turn for comfort? Do you remember that God is near to the broken-hearted?3. Integrity matters: Are you always honest in your decisions, even when it’s difficult? What can you learn from Abraham’s example of integrity?________________________________________BOTTOM LINETrue wealth isn’t measured by what you own or how others see you. It’s found in living humbly, trusting God, and acting with integrity, even in the small moments.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that my worth is not found in what I have or in how others view me. Help me to live humbly and to trust in Your provision, especially in tough times. Guide me to always act with integrity and to seek You first above all things. In Jesus' Name, Amen.