There are two things I keep within reach of my bed, a needle for cross stitch and a Bible. Why you ask, because on sleepless nights, they both come in handy. I sometimes wake up feeling nervous and reach for my needlework. The rhythm of making the stitches is calming, and I soon relax enough to fall back to sleep. The Bible I keep on my night stand for those nights when either I have had a stressful day or when I wake up and need the comfort of my Lord.
In the Bible in the book of Matthew Jesus references a needle when he says in verse 24 “And again I say to unto you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God”. Some people have said that the needle eye referred to was a gate that camels passed through; however, I believe that it should be taken more literally.
If you look around in the chaos world we are living in, it is primarily driven by money. Most crimes are tied to money. Our society is categorized by our wealth or the lack of. The biblical reference is not something to be ignored. If a rich man places money before God, his chances are slim of ever seeing the kingdom of God. You need to serve only one master, God.
Yes, unfortunately, we need money to survive, but it is the lust of money that will lead people down the wrong path. We are at a crossroads. There is a right way and a wrong way. Which path have you chosen?
In this spiritual war, we have to be conscious of where our decisions will lead us. Have a wonderful day.
Through My Eyes 