For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. — 2 Corinthians 8:9

Even though Jesus Christ was rich, He became poor for our sake, so that, whether we are rich or poor, we might be rich in His grace in our thoughts, words, and deeds. This does not mean that if we are rich and generously give money to charities that we are good Christians, because we may do this for selfish gain or to look good in the eyes of others. No, we learn that through the riches of Christ, we find fulfilment and the motivation for physical acts of kindness and charity. Because Jesus emptied Himself and became poor for us, we are children of God, no matter what our bank balance, no matter what our status, no matter what our colour.

Grant that we who are poor, but made rich through the grace of Jesus Christ, may live as Your children. Amen.