Beware of trappings

 

Acts 3:6 NIV

Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”

Trappings of silver and gold are all around us.  Temporary things that do not save or strengthen us.  We have to be aware of constantly being on the grind to attain things rather than to attain a relationship with Christ.  For it is only with Jesus that we have power.  It is only with Jesus that we have salvation and hope for tomorrow.  It is only with Him that we can walk in the newness of life. He is our daily bread and sustainer.  He is our peace.

The trappings of this world will wither and fade away ( 1 Peter 1:25).  God will stand, His word will stand.  Let us seek His kingdom  and His righteousness first (Matthew 6:33) knowing that He will take care of the rest.  He will supply our needs.  Our possessions do not define us.  Likes or followers on social media do not make us, but it is our identity in Christ that should matter.  Are we one with the Father, Son, and Spirit? Let His approval be the one that we seek.

Lord, let us not get caught up in man made symbols of status and trappings of gold.  Let our hearts be devoted to You and You alone.  Let us have relationship with You and build on the firm foundation that is Jesus Christ.  Forgive us when we get distracted.  In Jesus name. Amen