Psalm 73:2-3 – 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;
I had nearly lost my foothold.
3 For I envied the arrogant
when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
This verse reminds of today as much as it has ever applied. It’s hard for many to look at people with a lot of wealth and worldly success and not want to chase after that. It’s the American mantra. However the New Testament is full of warnings of this very thing. It’s normal in our fallen human nature to want the best for ourselves, rather than worry about others.
It’s a trust issue with the Lord. That’s why he indicates to us to trust in Him. Our Lord doesn’t like taking second place and our actions, time, and constant dreaming on what we want to do in the future spells out where our heart is. Not the lip service we try to make ourselves believe or others around us. When the Lord is not first, whatever is becomes your God.
Most of us get off on tangents and have to get back in line. That is why it is so important to stay linked in to the Word of God. Think of the Holy Spirit like a flame. The more oxygen, the better it burns. When there is no oxygen it eventually dies down and goes out.
For me it’s pretty easy to visually see. I’ve watched the rich and I’ve watch those who sacrifice this worldly life to serve God. When applying the Word of God to the both of them it’s a no brainer how the Word is coming to life regarding both.