In the course of daily life, each one of us has to fight the urge to spend our time and energy on the things of this world. In that battle, we would do well to remember what happens to all worldly items ...
Prestige fades away.
Possessions rot and rust.
Power is a fallacy.
And even more, Almighty God sets His hand against those who pursue these things:
Arise, O LORD,
Confront him, cast him down;
Deliver my life from the wicked with Your sword,
With Your hand from men, O LORD,
From men of the world who have their portion in this life,
And whose belly You fill with Your hidden treasure.
They are satisfied with children,
And leave the rest of their possession for their babes.
Psalm 17:13-14 [NKJV]
The Spirit of God inspired David to write these words in a prayer, knowing that the LORD will rise up against every man who make their portion in this life, at the expense of eternal life. God sees that as idolatry, worshiping the created things instead of the Creator.
Only the LORD is truly worthy of worship and praise. And only His presence is worth the energy of pursuit. Seek Him, brothers and sisters, and He will show Himself mighty to you.
Be encouraged, Jose
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