Psalm 72 & 73 - Day 741 (link to reading)
Scripture: Psalm 73:1-14 Commentary (crossway.org): the psalmist Asaph is pouring out his misery. He's discontented because the world is influencing him, and he's envious of what other people seem to have. They don't walk with God and yet they seem so blessed. They're healthy and wealthy, and they don't seem to be struggling with the same problems that God's people do. So, Asaph is wondering Is it worth it to walk with God? He's questioning. Can't we all relate to that? I think we can. In the middle of the psalm, he looks at God, gets his eyes off the world and himself, and he focuses upward. As he's focusing on God, his thinking changes. His perspective shifts to become eternal. He starts to realize what the reality is. It may look like these other people who despise God have it all, but they don't. They really have nothing, and what they seem to have won't last. Even though by worldly standard, Asaph—a believer—doesn't have a lot, he realizes he's the one with everything because he has God. He's humbled, and he pours out his heart to the Lord. He sees his own grumbling heart, and he repents. In my favorite verse, he says, Whom have I heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Application: Like Asaph, I often forget to look at the world from God's eternal perspective, but when I do, I'm humbled. Prayer: Lord, whom am I, that the Creator of the Universe would care to know my name... Comments are closed.
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