Choose Wisely!

Thursday, December 6th> Job chapter 28

In what way do we sell ourselves short by only seeking temporary earthly treasures?  We've all made the comment at one point or another, "If only I had riches... Added to my faith, that would be the BEST of both worlds!" and it probably would.  What an awesome thing it would be to be able to have all-expense-paid trips to the mission field! And what about all the opportunities to be a blessing to people everywhere?  It would  truly be "the answer to all things" that the Bible talks about.  But many times, we ONLY want those earthly things and not God.  We seek Him only to the point where we're able to accomplish our financial goals.  We seem to have the misguided notion that  those things can provide true fulfillment in and of themselves.

Except when it comes to the REAL issues of life.  What good would it do to have all the money in the world if the most important relationships  -- those with your family -- don't work?  Even the best psychiatrists and psychologists couldn't help fix a broken heart or a wounded spirit.  Where in the world do you go, even with lots of money, to escape the tormenting thoughts inflicted by the enemy of our souls?  These are the questions to consider when the temptation to pursue earthly treasures becomes stronger than the passion to pursue God.

There simply is no better way to say it, folks: seek the God Who buried the earthly treasures deep inside the earth.  In Him are treasures that cannot be compared to anything earthly.  He alone holds the key to unlocking the mysteries that cause love to flow between two people who couldn't get along; He alone releases the peace that passes all understanding, even in the midst of the most violent storm.  WITH Him, you can have both the spiritual AND physical treasures.  WITHOUT Him, you may experience the latter for a brief moment in time without the rich fulfillment that comes with knowing the One Who holds it all together.  CHOOSE WISELY.