3: Bill Gates

I remember when I was a kid (I'm still a kid) I always attributed great wealth with Bill Gates. Heck, I still do that now. He's one rich dude. I remember even as a kid I wondered what it would have been like to be Bill Gates' son. Do you remember the movie "Richie Rich"? I do, and it really made me wonder what it would be like to have everything I could ever want.

Bill Gates has a lot of money. That's it. He can't protect me from death and he can't do anything about the misfortunes in my life except to throw some money at it. There is only so much power in a crap load of money.

When I read what Jesus says, I am constantly reminded that Jesus said crazy things like "Give to everyone who asks you" and "if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back" (Luke 6:30).

I understood this passage today, as if Jesus was telling me

Jeremy. We have a Father who can do the impossible. Not only can He do the impossible but He can do the possible. You just have to let Him. Don't worry if the people around you are trying to take advantage of you. In fact! Let them take advantage of you. Let them hate you. Just remember that God is rich, that God is power, that God will save you. Even the most powerful, even the most rich, and even the most influential people in the world are no match for the power of God. Pray for your enemies. Let them curse you. I got your back. God's got your back. We love you, so don't let the things of this world tear you down.

I surrender all. All to Jesus. My loving Savior. All to Him I freely give.

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