“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:19, BSB). This verse unveils a treasure of staggering depth. It is not just that God sent Christ to save us, but that through Christ, He gave us Himself. If God is ours, then everything that belongs to Him is ours, because He holds all things in His hand. What a comfort for the believer who feels small and poor in this world. To possess God is to possess riches that no earthly power can diminish.

A Savior Born in Humility

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, His arrival did not meet the expectations of many. The people of Israel longed for a conquering king, one who would overthrow their Roman oppressors and establish an earthly kingdom of glory and power. But instead of a palace, the Savior came to a stable. Instead of royal fanfare, He was greeted by shepherds. “And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7, BSB).

This humble entrance into the world confounded human wisdom. Could this truly be the Messiah? The prophet Isaiah foretold this paradox when he said, “He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isaiah 53:2, BSB). Yet this very humility was part of God’s plan to reconcile the world to Himself.

For the poor and lowly, this was good news of great comfort. The birth of Jesus declared that God’s kingdom would not be limited to the mighty or the wealthy but would be for all who would trust in Him. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3, BSB).

God Is Our Refuge

A Christian who clings to God as his portion has a firm refuge, even when the storms of life seem relentless. The psalmist declares, “Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You” (Psalm 73:25, BSB). When we make God our portion, we declare that He alone is sufficient. The angels who surround His throne, the peace that guards our hearts, and the inheritance of eternal glory—all flow from this truth: God is ours, and in Him, we have everything.

This assurance steadies the heart of the Christian who feels surrounded by enemies. Even when outward circumstances are bleak, the believer can rest, knowing, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will put my hope in Him” (Lamentations 3:24, BSB). Like the people of Israel in captivity, we may have little to cling to in this world, but if God is ours, we lack nothing of true worth.

The Wealth of the Poor in Spirit

It is a striking reality that the Christian who possesses the least in earthly goods may hold the greatest riches in Christ. Jesus Himself was born into poverty and obscurity, yet He embodied the fullness of God’s love and provision. His humble birth reminds us that God does not measure worth by the standards of the world. “Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, BSB).

The world values power, possessions, and prestige, but the believer’s wealth is found in this truth: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1, BSB). Because everything belongs to God, all things work together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

Even the angels are ministering spirits for God’s people. Hebrews 1:14 reminds us, “Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” These celestial beings, majestic and powerful, are at the command of our loving Father, who works all things for His glory and our good.

A Living Hope

The believer’s joy is not rooted in fleeting circumstances but in an unshakable hope. As the apostle Peter writes, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3, BSB). If God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, what more could we possibly need? Even in the darkest valleys, we can say with the psalmist, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1, BSB).

Our Portion Forever

For the Christian, this life is just the beginning of an eternity with God. The hope of heaven is not simply a promise of escape from pain but the fulfillment of our deepest longings: to be with the One who made us, saved us, and sustains us. Revelation 21:3 paints this picture: “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God’” (BSB).

So, let the Christian who feels impoverished in this world lift his head. In Christ, we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Him (Romans 8:17). The One who reconciled us to Himself holds us fast, and in Him, we find a treasure that cannot be taken away.

My Believing Friends, let us rest in this truth: God is our portion. If we have Him, we have all things, both now and forever.