In the Fullness of Time, Part 3

In a world that constantly tells us we need “just a little more,” Jesus offers something deeper and far better. Pastor Scott explores the story of the rich young ruler and shows us why contentment isn’t found in possessions, circumstances, or success — but in the love of the Father. If you’re exhausted by comparison, consumerism, or the ache of not feeling “enough,” this message is for you.

The Joy
The Belonging Co

Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Maverick City Music

Tremble
The Worship Initiative

Goodness Of God
Bethel Music

Contentment (Oxford)
a state of happiness or satisfaction.

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Contentment (Wikipedia)
a state of being in which one is satisfied with their current life situation, and the state of affairs in one’s life as they presently are.

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Contentment
The state of being satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.

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Matthew 19:16-22
Just then someone came up and asked him, “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” he said to him. “There is only one who is good. If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” “Which ones?” he asked him. Jesus answered: Do not murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother; and love your neighbor as yourself. “I have kept all these,” the young man told him. “What do I still lack?”

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Mark 10:21-22
Looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him, “You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But he was dismayed by this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.”

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Matthew 19:23-26
“If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard that, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

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Matthew 3:16-17
When Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him.
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased.”

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Contentment is found in the love the of the Father.

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Philippians 3:7-9
“But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith.”

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