Thou shall not covet
Church one: the message was “the reason for my joy is … Jesus” (in the reason for my joy series). What caught my attention was two things: 1) Joy is a fruit … it depends on the rest of my life being in focus with God; and 2) Joy has a lot to do with contentment (Romans 8:28-39).
Church two: the message was on the 10th commandment (in the series). What caught my attention? 1) coveting steals our contentment; 2) it is inherently inward; and 3) it implies that what God has given us isn’t enough.
‘So what?’ you say. I’ve been coveting community, fellowship, other people’s walk with God, the perfect church… God’s been saying it all along – I know the plans I have for you; wait in me, trust in me; I know what is best; what I have in store for you is beyond your wildest dreams – but keep dreaming, keep craving, keep the hunger and desire.
