Psalm 73:23-25 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything else on earth. Nlt.
The Psalmist Asaph was feeling very disgruntled because he saw how the wicked seem to flourish and go merrily on their way, which made him envious. We've maybe looked at some people over the years and had moments like that too if we're honest.
He goes on in v.13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? v.14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.
By v.21 he realises his heart had become bitter and he was all torn up inside. But the good news is he goes on and realises God doesn't let the wicked get away with it in the end and continues by reminding himself that he still belongs to God. Nothing has changed that. God is still guiding him and even goes as far as saying God is still leading him to a glorious destiny. So be encouraged you haven't kept your heart pure for nothing because God sees your heart and will bless you mightily for it. Remember godliness brings benefits in this life and the next.
So no matter what other people are doing or not doing, let's remember we still belong to God and He is also still leading each one of us to a glorious destiny too. Even when things don't look good we can remain steady because God is holding our hand, He still has us in the palm of His hand, and He is still very much for us and not against us even if other people seem to be.
So we can start our week knowing we have a glorious destiny to look forward to and God is getting us there. Hallelujah. Thank You Lord, we believe it and we receive it afresh. Amen.
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