DATE POSTED
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and I was blessed to be at Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
I Trust that you will read today’s Scripture verses in your own personal Bible!

Luke 12:15 ~ Beware! Don’t always be wishing for what you don’t have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are.” (TLB)

Hebrews 15:5-6 ~ Stay away from the love of money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” That is why we can say without any doubt or fear, “The Lord is my Helper, and I am not afraid of anything that mere man can do to me.” (TLB

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

I once heard someone say, “Money isn’t everything, but it sure pays to have it!” While that saying may bring a smile, it also reminds us of a danger we all face. The pursuit of more—whether money, possessions, or status—can easily become our focus and lead us away from what truly matters.

This temptation isn’t limited to young people just beginning life, nor is it confined to older adults who hope to leave an inheritance for their families. It affects every generation. That is why God’s Word has so much to say about contentment.

Before Christ, many people naturally measure success by what they can accumulate. Young adults often admire those who appear wealthy, powerful, or influential, believing these things define a successful life. Without a relationship with God, they have no spiritual compass to point them toward the values He established for mankind. As a result, worldly success often becomes the goal.

The truth is, these attitudes don’t simply disappear with age. Unless we allow God to transform our hearts, we often carry the same desires throughout our lives. We continue comparing ourselves with others and believing that happiness is always found in having just a little more.

But God lovingly reminds us that real life isn’t measured by the size of our bank account or by the possessions we own. True success is found in a growing relationship with the One who created us. Jesus taught that life consists of far more than material wealth, and the writer of Hebrews reminds us of something far more valuable than riches: God’s promise that He will never leave us or forsake us.

What greater security could we possibly have than knowing our Creator walks with us every day? Through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we have the assurance that God is with us through every joy, every disappointment, every victory, and every trial.

Will our lives After Christ appear as impressive to the world as the millionaire living in a mansion or the CEO leading a global corporation? Perhaps not. But our purpose has never been to impress the world. Our purpose is to please the One who holds today and tomorrow securely in His hands.

He is the One who never abandons us. He is preparing an eternal home for all who belong to Him. He is King over every king, Lord over every ruler, and sovereign over every authority. His love for us was so great that He willingly gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Jesus Christ might have eternal life. Praise God forever!

So today, let us remember who we are. Through Christ, we are children of the King. Our worth is not determined by our possessions but by our relationship with our heavenly Father. The world may measure success by wealth, but God measures success by faithfulness.

If I were invited into an earthly palace, I would gladly take you with me. But there is an invitation that is infinitely greater. It would be my greatest joy to introduce you to the King of Heaven, where God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit await all who have placed their faith in Christ. My prayer is that today you can confidently say, without fear or doubt, “I am a child of the King.”

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that true riches are found in knowing You. Forgive me for the times I have compared myself with others or allowed material things to compete for my affection. Teach me to be content with the blessings You have already provided and to trust You for every need I will face tomorrow. Help me to find my identity, security, and joy in Christ alone. Thank You for Your promise that You will never leave me nor forsake me. May my life reflect gratitude, contentment, and unwavering faith in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

FOOTNOTE
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