Being "poor" is a blessing in disguise

When we hear that we ought to boast in our poverty, I think we all default to focusing on what we lack. But I don’t think that’s what James is saying.

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.  (James 1:9-10)

Have you ever rejoiced because you have so little? No, it’s not a trick question. Have you ever looked at your material possessions and celebr…