Purchasing Power Vs. God's Power

Lady of Light

The Book of Acts gives an account of how God's power, the power of the Holy Spirit was given by the laying on of hands. Now there was a man named Simon who saw this power and offered them money saying "Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." (Acts 8:18)

We live in a society where we sometimes come to believe that we can purchase everything and even have the plastic to do it! When we want to take a vacation, buy clothes, get a massage or whatever is our whim, it seems that it is possible.
But let us listen to Peter's answer to Simon:

"Thy money perish with thee, because thou has thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou has neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wicknedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity." (Acts 8: 20-23)

Then answered Simon, and said Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me." (V. 24)

This also brings to mind "Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven."

I was recently troubled in mind over various things that have happened and I could hear that still small voice telling me, "Think on things above."

Let us not be unwise like Simon was, thinking that we can purchase the things that we need, when prayer and seeking God and His word provide the true gifts that sustain us and help us to live meaningful lives.

Think on the higher things and the intangibles today - the ones that God alone provides for you and I know that life's true meaning and purpose will be highlighted once again amidst our complex and busy world.

Have a great day!

Lady of Light