Everything Else is Clutter

We look for things and stuff to make us happy, don’t we? Especially in the United States, where we are blessed with abundance. People from all walks of life look for more and more.

That can bring us to an empty place. Spiritually and emotionally, we look in the wrong places. But as we’ve discussed this week, that spark of joy we look for can be found only in Jesus. Everything else is—yes—clutter.

John 16:24 says, “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”

This plays out over and over every day. We see this in dramatic ways when a famous person turns from materialism and empty fame, and finds Jesus. Someone like that, who has experienced uncommon wealth, comes to a place where Jesus must be dealt with.

Are you tired of your empty pursuits? Has the excitement over a new career or a new car worn off? If you’re listening and nodding, or maybe you’re not even sure—do this today: tell Jesus what’s in your heart and what’s on your mind. 

He said to ask. 

Ask. 

Receive His joy. 

Then you’ll be complete. 

You will be uncluttered.

He’s literally waiting for you to sit down and tell Him all about it.

Let’s pray. 

Lord, refresh us and renew us. Clean our hearts and our minds. We know that you can and will. We receive that! In Jesus’ name, amen.