The Wealth of Emptiness

"Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich."

2 Corinthians 8:9

Francis saw Christ as the ultimate model of holy poverty—the King of the universe born in a stable, the Lord of all dying naked on a cross. In following Christ's example of self-emptying, we discover true spiritual wealth.

What does Christ's poverty teach you about the nature of true riches? How might emptying yourself of something create space for God's abundance?

"Lord Jesus, You became poor that I might become rich. Help me embrace holy poverty, finding in emptiness the fullness of Your presence. Amen."