From the moment that mankind became capable of accumulating wealth, there have existed the extremes of those who have abounded in material riches,rich and those who have had little to nonepoor. But in Messiah, all who are wealthy and all who go without will become equalized—not in the things we have, but in the character of who we are.

Every year the Passover season brings with it a sense of renewal and hope. It is our annual reminder of the power and sovereignty of God, His unending zeal for His people, and His uncompromising willingness and ability to save.

When times of testing come unexpectedly barrelling upon us, the best course is to immediately admit our own shortcoming—and, yes, the overwhelmingour tendency toward total stupidity—and instead, ask God to give us wisdom. Wisdom for good decision making; wisdom for how to constructively persevere through hard times; wisdom for allowing the teaching hand of God to lead us into maturity. All this wisdom and moreIt is available to us if we will simply remember to ask.