The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1
“If you have been acting as though you are the owner then abdicate from the throne of your heart and let God be God. The relationship is then pegged down. That is the starting point which once accepted means we can work forward. Putting our possessions at God’s disposal does something more than settle a money issue. It settles a life attitude. You are then a person under orders, a person with a sense of missions, a sense of direction, and a life goal. Your realize you are handling something on behalf of Another, the Another being God. That does something to the whole of life – puts sacredness into the secular, lifts the sordid into the sacred. Money becomes a message.”
Selwyn Hughes in Divine Mathematics: A Biblical Perspective on Investing in God’s Kingdom (Surrey, UK: CWR, 2004) 25.
Safely in Florida. Met with dear friends in the Stuart area yesterday. Shot the header photo at sunset. Peaceful first day of my sabbatical and thankful for safe travel. Connecting with my parents this morning. We will enjoy a boat ride and special time together.
This Sunday I preach at South Lake Wales Church of God. It’s the church where my parents worship.
I am excited. I think I will read this quote. Why? It’s Missions Sunday. The pastor asked me to tell stories of my adventures in missions with God to inspire them to participate with all they are and all they have.
My text for preaching is Acts 27. I will speak of Paul’s adventures and my own and then give them anchors for their journey.
Today’s post is like an anchor for our journey through 2026. It makes sacred every decision we make and every step we take. God owns everything, including us. May this inspire our life attitude to be found faithful in 2026 and doing the needful!