A young man made a boat trip across the ocean. After buying his ticket he had very little money left. He lived off cheese and crackers for several days.With longing eyes he gazed into the luxurious dining room where passengers were dining sumptuously. Finally, he approached a steward and asked the cost of a meal.
“Your ticket entitles you to three meals a day,” said the steward. “Go right in and order what you want.”

Are you missing that to which Christianity entitles you? Don’t go through life existing on “cheese and crackers” when a delightful spiritual feast belongs to you.

“All things are yours,” says Paul. Then he explains why: for “you are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.” A father’s resources belong to his son. Of course, wisdom and
love limit those things given to the child. But nothing is spared which is for his benefit.

Those early Christians were exceedingly poor. But do you think of them as people about to be crushed by economic collapse? Never! You picture them as people of
conquest, marching with firm steps, and singing songs of triumph as they go.

There are certain days when businessmen take account of their stock. Inventory time! Similarly, the Christian should periodically pause to inventory his possessions.
The fortunes of this world are mine, for they belong to my Father and He can easily give them to me if it serves my best interests.

“… God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19).

— Joe R. Barnett