When we judge our self according to the
scale, which the world uses to measure popularity and success, we may come up
lacking. Life seems unfair, because other people have greater advantages than
we do when we consider the temporal blessing they may receive. Yet, no matter
how many possession we acquire, they never satisfy us.
Spiritually, the children of God have the
richest of all blessings. We have Christ in us, who is both our hope and our greatest
gift (Colossians 1:27). God is the hope
of all people, from the ends of the earth and to the farthest seas (Psalm
65:6). He gives us more than this world could ever offer us (Psalm77:11-15).
He gives us Himself (Psalm
89:1-2, 5-8).
We may fear giving up control of our life to
God, because He may require things from us, which would further tarnish our earthly
popularity and reputation. However, if we actually gain our personal identity
and status for success from Christ in us, rather from our personal talents and
achievements, we realize that our real worth is based on the love of Christ (John 3:16-17; Romans
8:35-39).
God’s greatest gift to us is His sacrifice of
His own Son (Revelation 13:8).
Jesus paid the price of our redemption and freed us from a worthless life of
sin, giving us His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23; Psalm
2:4). Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High God
will rest in Him. He is our refuge and our strength in whom we can always trust
(Psalm
91:1-2).
Prayer:
Father God, because we love You, You will
deliver us. You protect us as we acknowledge You. You answer us when we call on
You. You deliver us from trouble and honor us. You satisfy us with a long life
of salvation (Psalm 91:14-16).
We give You thanks for Your loving kindness, which endures forever. Your
unfailing love produces wonderful blessings for us. You satisfy our thirsty
soul and You fill our hungry soul with many good things (Psalm
107:1, 8-9).
Thought for the Day:
God gives us the greatest gifts of all;
never forget His benefits and bless His holy name. – Psalm 103:1