yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich

2 Corinthians 8:9 "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich"
From time to time when I send these out, I am so struck by the truth that is in the verse. I am so amazed at how much God loves me, and I just want to stay for a while in the wonder of what He has done for us.
Beloved, it was for YOUR sake that He became poor. He left a perfect home in heaven. He gave up his rights as God and became human...Jesus of Nazareth. As a man, He became subject to time, place, and other human limitations. He was still God..but He set aside His glory...and then He laid down His life.
You may look at your life and feel sometimes that by the world's standards you are poor. You may not own a nice car, or a house. You may not have money in the bank. You may have to watch every penny that you spend...but when you are a child of God..you are rich. Through and because of His poverty, you have become rich. You have inherited eternal life. That life doesn't start when you pass from this life..it started when you received Jesus into your life and your heart. You are living it now! You have a home waiting for you in heaven. You have loved ones that you will see again. You wil spend eternity with the One who daily strengthens you, who is your Guide..who is your Defender and Strong Tower. You can call on Him at any time, and He is always there. He is awake while you sleep. He rejoices over you with singing! You have been adopted by Him and grafted in to the family of God. You are accepted. You have been forgiven. You have been redeemed. You were purchased by the blood of Christ, which covers your life. You are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise!
I could go on and on. Today, I hope that you will think on these things. Meditate on this verse. Remind yourself of the hope that is in Christ. Remind yourself that you are not in any way EVER spiritually destitute. You are a child of the King. The King today is holding out His sceptre to you..and saying "Come".