“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18

There is a line in one of my favorite songs that says, “I wouldn’t trade You for silver or gold. I wouldn’t trade you for riches untold. You are, You are my everything.” Sadly, there are some who would trade Jesus for earthly treasures- they’d sell Him out for fame, fortune and prestige. But among the rest of us who would not, I have to wonder if even though we wouldn’t trade Him for the treasures of this world, are we trading Him for other things?

Are you trading Him for sleep? Do you roll over in bed and go back to sleep only to wake up with no time left to spend time with Him or you’ll be late to work or to some appointment? Are you trading Him for entertainment? Is watching a television program more important than seeking Him? Are you trading Him for food? Would you rather eat than fast a meal to meet with Him for a few moments? Don’t misunderstand, there is nothing wrong with eating, sleeping or a little entertainment, but if they take the place of the time you should be spending with Him, then you have traded Him for them.
So you see, we can trade Him for many more things than we realize. Therefore, we need to examine ourselves to see if we are trading Him for anything. If we are, we need to repent and stop. There is nothing that is more important, more valuable or more needful than a relationship with Him. All these other things are temporary, but He is eternal. They just aren’t worth it. They are not worth sacrificing our relationship with Him over, and if you are, then you have made a trade…. and a very poor one I might add.

Have a great day. Are you trading Him for other things?

Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell and it’s sent by email free of charge for the asking from About the Master’s Business Ministry, Inc.

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Posted Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 8:04 am in Seeds Of Faith.