It is easy to see God works with the righteous
who are pure of heart and follow Christ’s Way,
But am I any use to God when I struggle to stay on that path?
When I am envious of the wealthy and long for their material goods.
I see the nice cars, big houses, fancy clothes and I want those things too.
But so often those things came at the expense of others.
Business owners who are making millions,
while their employees can barely the necessities.
Landlords who own multiple properties charging exorbitant rents,
forcing people to live on the streets.
Government officials expensing fancy meals,
while their constituents are starving.
When I see these imbalances in the world
I sometimes wonder where God is all of this.
How can God allow this to happen?
Is God with these people making them so prosperous?
God is with them because God is with all of us,
But God has not gifted them with their riches.
God is beside them calling out and asking them to share their prosperity.
God is calling them to open their hearts to God’s love.
And God is calling out to me too;
Reminding me that God’s love is of more value than any riches.
Being a part of a community is worth more than any big house,
Helping those in need brings more joy than any fancy car,
Sharing God’s love with others is better than any stylish clothing.
God catches me when I stumble and puts me back on my true path
and there is nothing in this world that is better than that!
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+73&version=NRSV