Are You A Winner??

What would you do with $640 million dollars?



Seems as everyone was talking about it this week and the excitement just continued to grow as time for the Mega Millions Lotto drawing drew close.  It was interesting to listen to what people said they would do with their winnings: “Pay off bills.”  “Quit work.”  “Go on an incredible vacation.”  “Give some to a charity.”  “Help people.”  “Invest a good chunk of it.”  “Help the Lord’s work.”  “Move to a nice place.”  “Build a beautiful home.”  “Buy a championship hunting dog.”  “Fill my car up with gas.”



Maybe even more interesting was the spirit of “good will” that was evident.  I heard statements like “Hope you win!”  “Good Luck!”  and “Remember me with your winnings.” passed around by friends and strangers alike.  Good will that rivaled that of  Christmas and New Year’s.



And somebody did win … although it’s uncertain at this time how many people actually are in on the winning numbers.



The idea of being incredibly wealthy can sure stir the imagination and encourage people to dream toward a brighter tomorrow.



Take a few moments and think about the following passages of Scripture.  They speak of the goodness that God has bestowed upon His children.  As Christians, do they create a sense of excitement within you?  What will you do because of the riches God has given to you?  Has the realty of your inheritance changed your lifestyle and attitude?  Are you living differently because of what God has provided for you?  Has your wealth made you dream “God-sized dreams?”



Ephesians 1:18 ¹⁸ I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,



Ephesians 3:16
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,



Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.



1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.



Philemon 1:6
I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.



Now ask yourself if your excitement over these riches matches what you would have felt had you won the $640 million lotto.  I don’t know about you, but I tend to get excited about what my heart and mind truly values in life. 



Hope you see yourself as a winner today.