See things my way

One day I went into the sanctuary, O God, and I thought about the destiny of the wicked. (Psalm 73:17)

Up till the moment Asaph, who wrote this Psalm, went into the presence of God, he was a troubled man. Like many of us since he wrote these words, he was perturbed by, even envious of the wicked people who totally ignore God all their lives, yet still seem to prosper. They have everything they could possibly need or want; have no troubles, and yet they continue to ignore God, even glorying in the fact that they don't need him.

At the same time the righteous suffer, have to go without, work hard, are in pain and have difficult times with constant trouble. How can that be right?

It was only when Asaph got into the presence of God that he understood; you can read about it all in Psalm 73. He began to understand everything from God's perspective; he saw things God's way. It was this that brought him peace. The biggest thing he learned in it all was about himself: 'I realised how bitter I had become' (verse 21). Sometimes things happen - or don't happen - to teach us about ourselves. Been overlooked for a promotion that should have been yours? Did somebody else get the credit for what you did? Did your neighbour just pay cash for that car you've been saving for? Interesting what you're learning about yourself right now isn't it! Stay in the presence of God; that's all that will matter to you.

Comments

[Todd]

Excellent Roger. Thanks.

[Louise]

Awesome, awesome post, Roger.

It is only in His presence that we can be saved from our own perspective.

You have no idea how timely this is, Roger. Thank you - thank you.