Thoughts for another day

Feb. 25, 2010

Today's verse: Lev. 25:21. Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

In the Old Testament, we see how God gives a number of commands and wants that the Israelites obey His decrees. And if one were to really look at His commands, they’re very simple and effective for life - Simple lives to live, simple things to do and simple things to not do. Sin emanates because we abrogate these commands of His. Sin emanates because the force of evil within us creates that intense desire to find delight in the very things He has asked us not to indulge in.

Now whether we obey God or not, we need note that His blessings, the fruits of His open hands come directly upon us when we stand in obedience to His will and do that which He wants us to do. Sometimes, we see very evil people boast of worldly possessions; to us they seem to be happy. On the other hand we always seem to be hanging on a thread in various areas of our lives. We rue our own destinies and whisper, ‘if only I were in that person’s position…’ Sadly, it doesn’t often happen and we get dejected, feel low, etc. In all this we don’t even try to decipher what God is telling us and our minds are clouded with our own burdens. The root of the matter is that we equate happiness with possessions and that’s where our misery begins. Let me categorically say that riches, or having everything and more doesn’t create happiness, rather being content with what one has is what creates happiness or even having everything one needs is the route to happiness.

I can tell you today that God gives us what we need or desire. But when we obey His commands He is tremendously pleased and then He gives us even more, not just possessions but happiness. In this state we also see, all things that God has given us as being more than enough to keep our joy going throughout our lives. Truly obedience to Him can bring such joy in us that even the world will watch and say, ‘hey, I need this joy.’