2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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AN UNREVEALED TRUTH
LORD’S DAY, JUNE 26
Luke 12:16-21
Psalm 73:1-12
The two great tests of character
are wealth and poverty.
(Anon.)
AN UNREVEALED TRUTH
Why God permits some wicked to prosper throughout their lifetime on earth and causes others to suffer is a truth which, in His eternal wisdom, He has chosen not to reveal. Yet, all the wicked wealthy, whether they seem happy or are suffering, must be pitied by the Christian.
The Psalmist said he almost fell into sin because of his envy toward the wicked who were so prosperous while he was poor and suffering (Ps 73:2- 3). However, when he entered into fellowship with God concerning the matter, he understood the horror of their final destiny. The wicked will be shut off from the face of God throughout all the ages of eternity (Ps 73:17-19; 37:16). At this point, the Psalmist began to learn the lesson of real spiritual contentment which was later to be clearly taught in the New Testament (1 Tim 6:6-8).
As we go through life, let us keep in mind the words of the book of wisdom. The writer says it is better to have just a little in this life and know the fear of the Lord than to have great treasure and the sorrow that comes from being without God (Prov 15:16).
We come into this world with nothing and will leave it the same way (Job 1:21). Only the treasures which have eternal value will be worth something on that day of final accounting. Therefore, let us not spend our allotted time on earth labouring for things that will not endure (John 6:27). Instead, let us lay up our treasures in heaven where they will last throughout eternity (Matt 6:19-21).
With this in mind, let us praise the Lord for His blessings and live with joy in whatever situation He has chosen to place us in, looking forward to that glorious day when all the riches of heaven will be ours (Prov 15:16).
THOUGHT: What is the most important thing in life?
PRAYER: Father, help me to be willing to leave all to serve Thee, because my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ left all He had to save me.