Ever Enough (Hebrews 13:5-6)
- Ryan Robertson
- 2 hours ago
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Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." ⁶So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" —Hebrews 13:5-6
Have you ever felt like what you have isn’t enough? Some years ago, 20th Century Fox released The Greatest Showman. The hit soundtrack included the song "Never Enough." Beautifully sung, the song became an international hit. I heard it everywhere. Its words struck the hearts of millions of people: rich people, poor people, famous people, unknown people. Countless people sang the lyrics,
Towers of gold are still too little
these hands could hold the world
but it'll never be enough, never be enough
It's not surprising the words rang so true for so many people because the human heart is sinfully bent toward wanting more, no matter what it already has. It’s never enough. People are motivated to love money for many reasons including fear of having too little. That’s why we need this warning from the writer of Hebrews.
Our awesome, ever-present, all-powerful, all-knowing God knows our weakness—and He offers us His presence. What more could anyone ask for? The sinful heart cries “never enough.” The heart that is satisfied in Jesus cries even louder, “I’m content with what I have because the Lord has promised never to leave me.”
If you’re fearful of not having enough, remember the God you serve. He is the One who created the Universe with his voice. And because He created it, He owns it all. He’s all powerful—meaning that he has the power to sustain you. He’s all-knowing—meaning that he’s aware of your needs more than you are. And He’s ever present—meaning that He is the only One who can guarantee the promise that “I will never leave you nor forsake you” to millions of Christians around the world. Believer, you have the immanent presence of God and He’ll never leave you. You have the help of our omnipotent God. What more could you ask for?
Friend, fear not. When the world cries “never enough,” respond boldly with “The Lord is enough—He’s all that I need.”
For Reflection
What circumstances tempt you to fear you won't have what you need?
When you feel like what you have isn't enough, look to the cross. Jesus already did the hardest thing. "He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?" (Romans 8:32)
Ask God to increase your faith in His ability and willingness to provide for your needs.
Ryan Robertson is President of Reaching & Teaching since April 2020. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Missiology program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ryan and his wife Erin have three children and are members of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, where Ryan serves as an elder.