Monday greetings~
“What’s in it for me?” That’s a common question we have all asked at one time or another. It’s such a popular saying that it has its own texting abbreviation – WIIFM – and it’s basically asking if there is any personal benefit to be gained from participating in the activity in question.
Lis, Hormone’s wife, did not dive into the mosh pit last week because she could see no benefit to being shoved, pushed, and/or bumped into by frenzied concert goers. However, countless others seemed to enjoy it.
Last year 1600 snake hunters paid $25 for the privilege of obtaining a permit to capture pythons in the Florida Everglades. The grand prize winner netted a 14 foot snake and $1500. That reward isn’t anywhere close to making it worth it for me. Sorry!
My husband, being the adventurer he is, loves the smell of oranges and after eating one he will take the outer peel and squeeze the juice out of it right up into his nose. Most of the time it will also find its way to his eyes and sting him, but for him it’s a thrill. I, personally, have yet to accept his invitation of shoving an orange up my nose.
The lady with the bleeding problem, however, saw that it was worth fighting her way through the crowd to get to Jesus. She knew there was a huge personal benefit to be gained from reaching out and touching Jesus.
The Bible agrees. Hebrews 11:6 “…God rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
He forgives our sins, crowns us with love and compassion, gives peace to our fearful hearts, guides our lives, protects our families, puts joy in our souls, provides hope for our future, heals our bodies, satisfies our desires with good things and on and on and on ...
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You that You reward those who seek You. We purposely set our sights on You. We need and welcome the unparalleled rewards You so generously give. Nothing else compares to You. In Jesus’name, AMEN~
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