Devotion for Saturday March 31, 2018
Topic: Use
Your Wealth Wisely
Text:
Matthew 27: 57 – 66
Joseph from Arimathea was a member of the
Sanhedrin who became a disciple of Jesus. He was a member of the council of
Jewish leaders. According to Luke, he was a good and just man, who never
consented to their decision to kill Jesus. He was also waiting for the kingdom
of God (Luke 23:50, 51). This was the man God used to give Jesus a befitting
burial. Jesus acquaintances (Matthew 27:49) stood afar off; they had no money
to bear the charge neither the courage to bury Him decently; but God raised one
that had both. Joseph made himself available for God to use in the burial of
Jesus Christ. If the known disciples were the ones that asked for His body, the
Roman Soldiers would have turned down the request. God is wisdom and He does
His things wisely. Despite his riches, he was humble enough to serve God. The
reason he went and asked for the body of Jesus was because he wants to bury it
honourably otherwise, by the Jewish customs; He would have either been burned,
or buried in the common place appointed for executed criminals. To others how
do you use your wealth? Is it for the good of humanity or to the glory of God?
What areas do you channel your riches – to intimidate neighbours, to abuse
people or to help the needy and humanity? Joseph of Arimathea showed he loved
God. What about you? Sing A&M 210;
Abu 34
Food for
Thought:
“He that will not permit his wealth to do any good to others while he is living
prevents it from doing good to himself when he is dead” – Colton.
Memory
verse:
Matthew 27:58
Prayer: Lord, grant me the right understand of the
essence of wealth and talent you have bestowed on me so I can use them wisely.
