Take Him Back

A basic rule of bartering is to barter or trade for something useful or needed. Because he already possesses it, it makes little sense why a corn farmer would barter for corn. It's quite curious why so many Christians who possess God's great Good - Jesus Christ - trade for "better" things. That is what sells books and magazines, and lines the pockets and pride of false teachers who sell their secrets to "living a fulfilling life." Psalm 16:4 says, "The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied." Sadly, many Christians have indeed multiplied their sorrows; Evangelist Cathy described it as "plowing water." God - through His servant David - said, "The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup." (Psalm 16:5). God's "cup" is the perfect design and size, and its portion sustained always by God Himself. I like the beautiful image of a cup not of my own choosing but a cup (life and its circumstances) by God's perfect, unique design. Furthermore, I needn't rely on myself to maintain its fullness - it's always filled according to His Perfections ... and, continuously! Do you find your sorrows multiplied? Maybe you've bartered away your greatest good - Christ Himself. Take Him back!