“Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:25-26
What would you most like to have?
What is most important in your life?
Between the media, other people, and our own minds, we have a lot vying to be high on our priority list.
What do we really need, though? God.
That’s it. He loves us, saves us, sustains us, forgives us, renews us, and provides for us. That’s what the Psalmist is expressing. Our only hope for heaven is Jesus. Even here on earth, nothing compares. Everything will fail, even our own bodies, but God will never fail. He is our strength and all we ever need.
Jesus said it like this,
“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:31-33
The trick is realizing that trusting God with our lives is the best thing we can do for ourselves and others.
Take a few minutes to examine your life and priorities.
Heavenly Father,
You give me all I need. Help me to place my hope in You. Help me to seek first Your Kingdom. Help me to trust that You will provide.
Amen.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Kurt
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