SPENDING MONEY ON WHAT DOES NOT SATISFY

Image result for clip art of dollar marks    Have you ever noticed that the object you purchased which you thought would thrill your heart has instead been a great disappointment?  In reading Isaiah 55, a question is put forth by Isaiah: "Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?"  In contrast, Isaiah mentions several thoughts which will bring satisfaction:
  •  Come to the Lord as Savior and Lord in salvation.  To make that choice requires no money, and the invitation is an open invite...ya'll come! It requires a willingness to receive the invitation.
  • Coming to Him, we can experience our soul, (mind, will, and emotions) to be nourished and nurtured. 
  • His thoughts and ways are the highest in quality for our spiritual welfare, and we can align our mindset to His purposes for us.
  • His every spoken or written Word will accomplish what He has purposed.  Promise made; Promise kept!  Our obedience to His Word is encouraged.  
  • The result of receiving the invitation to come to Him as Savior and Lord: we will go about in joy and peace will lead us even in times of disquiet!
  • His action of receiving us as His possession will be an everlasting decision and it cannot be revoked.  
Holy Spirit of God impress me to spend wisely.  I prefer to learn to satisfy You and not be foolish enough to think one more "want" is going to bring lasting satisfaction.  Ever learning!  In process, still!  #IHAVETHREESONS.    

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