Do you envy others? Do you judge others? Do you measure your own success by comparison to others? I think many people if they were being completely honest would say yes to one or all of the questions posed. I just know from experience that not all that glistens is gold. That the Lord wants us to measure ourselves by His standards, not the world's. Can you imagine trying to keep up with everyone? I can think of a few people that try to keep up the Jones', the person that has to have the latest gadget, the newest automobile, the latest iPhone, buying things on credit instead of cash .... I used to be one that had to have what I wanted when I wanted it. I loved to spend money...shopping, any store, any day..I was there. If Tiffany made it, I owned it. I won't even confess what I paid for a Fendi pocketbook and wallet on 5th Avenue. I had a new BMW every 3 years.....I look back and I say, "who was that person?" I was successful and somewhat happy but it eventually seeped in and took my focus off of God who was the true blesser of all things. I lost sight of the giver and was caught up in the gift. All I am trying to illustrate is we need to just be careful that our lives are in balance and our priorities are in order. I believe the Lord wants to bless us with our heart's desires whatever they may be but He is a jealous God and if He finds that we are placing Him further and further down our chain of priorities because we are so caught up in paying for our toys then watch out for He will take them away. So just do a self check today and rearrange that list and just make sure that God is the first one on your list and that He be the only One you want to please today. Amen?!
Exodus 20: 3-4
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