May 27, 2025

VIRTUES OF CONTENTMENT (PART 6)

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 4:6 KJV - “Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”

In a world obsessed with accumulation and hustle, the Word of God offers a different wisdom: peace is better than pressure. Having a little with rest is far more valuable than having much with stress and restlessness. This is the essence of contentment—it is the quiet confidence that what God has given is enough for today. ISAIAH 26:3

Many chase after more—more money, more status, more possessions—but often end up with less peace. Contentment frees us from the exhausting treadmill of worldly pursuit and brings us into a lifestyle of spiritual stillness, gratitude, and simplicity. MATTHEW 6:19-24

Solomon, the wisest man, saw the futility of laboring for things that do not satisfy the soul. His conclusion? A peaceful heart is better than a full hand. The contented life allows room for reflection, joy, and deeper communion with God. ECCLESIASTES 1:2

APPLICATION:

• SLOW DOWN: Don’t let the rush of life rob you of peace.
• VALUE PEACE OVER POSSESSIONS: Prioritize spiritual rest over material gain.
• PURSUE SIMPLICITY: Let your life reflect godly purpose, not worldly pressure. “Be still, and know that I am God.” – PSALM 46:10

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, deliver me from the restless pursuit of things that do not satisfy. Teach me to live quietly, joyfully, and peacefully in the provision You have made for me. May I find my rest in You always, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

PROVERBS 10:22 KJV: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”