One Verse Devotional

The greatest “wealth” we can achieve is growing deeper in our relationship with Jesus and being content with the blessing He has given us. Here’s the thing about following Jesus: His teachings are usually totally backward compared to the mindset of our culture. For example, “The first will be last.” What? No, the first will be first, right? That is what the world teaches us. But Jesus would disagree. In His Kingdom, it is those who place themselves last who will be given a place of authority and honor. This brings us to today’s One Verse. The Apostle Paul is talking about “great gain.” Wealth. In just six short words, Paul teaches us how to achieve great gain and wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Huh? There is nothing in that verse about our checking account or getting a nicer car or a bigger house. Yet, that is how our culture would measure gain. In God’s Kingdom, true wealth comes from a place of joy and peace and love. Growing deeper in our relationship with God and be