Just a Poor Rich Man

Ephesians 2:7
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Is it possible to be a poor, rich man? Yes! You may think that there is no way this could be possible. You are either rich or poor. Someone could not be poor, without possessions and declare that they are rich at the same time. But let me tell you today that I am that poor rich man.

No my possessions of this world are not many. I don't live in the largest mansion in town but rather a quaint mobile home in the country. I don't own the largest truck with all the bells and whistles but the standard pickup truck that fits my family in nice and cozy. No my income doesn't exceed Donald Trump's but is more likely that of Donald Duck. The truth of it all is that according to this world and society I am poor. Even as I look back on my childhood, I must have been dirt poor. Because I have much more now than I did back then.

But let me tell you about my riches. I look at a woman everyday who makes my heart flutter. A woman who loves me and selflessly gives her all for me. A woman that sees me down or discouraged and lays her small hands on me in prayer to uplift my broken heart. I walk down the small hallway to my boys rooms and see them sitting on their bed in the mornings seeking God in the Word. I see them serve God with their talents. I hear them pray for their friends at church who are struggling. I attend and serve at a church where God speaks to us and uses broken people to deliver His beautiful message.

That's not all! Let me tell you about the greatest treasure I have. The biggest golden nugget. The largest diamond from the field. His rich salvation of grace. You see my poverty may be seen through what you think I don't have, but my riches are seen through what I do have. whT I know I have been given in Jesus.

Thank you Lord for saving my soul,
Thank yu Lord for making me whole.
Thank you Lord for giving to me,
Thy Great salvation, so RICH and so FREE