A Saucer Full Of Wants

 

An overnight guest at the White House was having breakfast with President Calvin Coolidge in the morning, and he wanted to make a good impression on the president. He noticed that Coolidge, having been served his coffee, took the coffee cup, poured some of its contents into the cup’s saucer, and leisurely added a bit of sugar and cream. Not wanting to breach any etiquette, the visitor followed the commander in chief’s lead, and poured some of his coffee into his saucer and added sugar and cream. Then he waited for the president’s next move. He was horrified to see the president place the saucer on the floor for his cat! Whether we realize it or not, people are watching us and are influenced by who and what we are, and what we are doing with our life.

I tell that little quip because I feel so embarrassed for many of our elected officials and the direction they are taking this country and the world. They have been duped and convinced to follow ridiculous ideals to improve societies and environments that any person in their right mind can see that society and the environment are only being destroyed through these practices. Our elected representatives have been influenced by unelected and appointed, whether officially or self-appointed around the world, people who pose themselves as “scientists” and “experts” on everything from finances to environment, spouting what is best for the world to “survive” mankind. Our Congress has been simply and blindly following their lead now for years without investigating any truth behind their claims or any long-term consequences. Now that whistle-blowers are starting to come forward with truths and facts many are standing around with a saucer full of money not knowing what to do next. A bigger government and more control of the people is what’s on the horizon with a worldwide digital currency and ID system – very soon.

[Matthew 16:26] Which is more important – the physical life one can see, feel, taste, hear, or – the spiritual life that lasts an eternity? Sadly, mankind has continued to answer the question by the way life is being lived; the physical life is more important. From Adam and Eve giving into their desire, David wanting another man’s wife, Judas’ love of money, to today, mankind lives in a way that would suggest they don’t believe in the hereafter or that there will be consequences for not seeking God first (Matthew 6:33). On the one day of the week the Lord sets aside for the worshipping and praising of Him, many do not bother. The rest of the week, people who call themselves Christians live just like the rest of the world. So, back to the Lord’s question, “What will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Not much it seems. One won’t give up sports or other secular activities. One won’t often give up sinful habits. One won’t give up their time to sleep on Sunday morning. That’s pretty cheap labor for the devil. People are willing to sell their soul for things that aren’t even good for their physical self. One could maybe see someone selling their soul to ensure the safety of another’s soul, but to sell one’s soul for alcohol, drugs, forsaking worship, sports, etc., a saucer full of wants, unbelievable! But it happens every day.

Is your soul secure? Or have you sold it to the devil for some trifle thing or activity? Please don’t get me wrong here. Life is meant to be enjoyed. All I’m saying is, the health of your soul (spirit) is more important, for the body will pass away, and we don’t know when, but the soul goes forward to live forever. Only healthy, sinless souls go to heaven. Take your soul back by turning back to God and put Him first in your life. After a while it will become a habit that you wouldn’t dare or want to break. Don’t sell your soul for anything! Jesus died to save your soul. Don’t give such a priceless treasure away!