"Established In Worth"

"He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved." (Psalms 15:5) So what is your worth? That is a question for a man or woman of God to ask; do you feel worth the price that was paid for your soul? Can we even put a price on that which was given for the purchase of our eternal life? The question about who shall abide or dwell in God's presence has great meaning, for it conciders the cost that was given for that to even be possible. At the end of chapter nine of Luke, Jesus speaks about how God's kingdom must be first in our lives, and just above verse fifty seven, I have written in blue ink, 'What course am I on?'; which is an important question for us to ask ourselves at any juncture of our lives, especially if there is movement that requires financial loss or gain. The reason I place importance upon monetary change in our lives, is because these are pivital times in our lives, when what really matters most is allowed to be weighed in our hearts. In Luke 9:57, it says, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto Him, Lord, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest". (v.58) "And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay His head." This is substantial to our commitment in following Jesus, that first and formost, we establish the worth of following Him; because it is not about financial gain, or retirement funds, or where we shall end up in this life; it is about where we shall end up for eternity!!! Oh, how I have witnessed so many that have planned their ministry based on that which brings the most stable income or financial benifits. Sure, we must provide for our families, and should be good stewarts of that which God has blessed us with, but at what cost are we willing to let finances rule the directions we take; and how far out in our future do we need to feel secure? In the manor that we decide to live our lives, we have reason to take concern; not that what we do will affect how our finances are secure or not, but whether what we do will affect our relationship with Jesus Christ, and our ability to follow Him where ever He may lead us! After verse sixty two, I have something else written in my Bible, and it says: 'Let Nothing hender me from the Course before me...' "And He said to another, Follow Me. But he said, Lord suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:59-62)