Jesus Christ teaches us that discontent comes when we linger on the affairs of men, BUT contentment comes when we linger on the goodness of GOD.

Psalm 73:3-7 more specifically states: “For I was envious of the boastful when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  For there are no pangs in their death, but their strength is firm.  They are not in trouble as other men, nor are they plagued like other men.  Therefore pride serves as their necklace; violence covers them like a garment.  Their eyes bulge with abundance; they have more than heart could wish.”

The chapter ends with verses 25-26 with a powerful promise from the Lord though.  Let these words really sink into your heart.  “Whom have I in heaven BUT YOU? And there is NONE upon earth that I desire besides You.  My flesh and my heart fail; BUT GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART AND MY PORTION FOREVER.”

We can get so caught up in the injustices slain upon us by mortal man.  We linger on the hurt and let it leave deep scars, scars that still bleed fresh blood because we pick at them.  We wallow in the pain almost like a drug.  We point our finger at our enemy and say, “You did this to me.”

Jesus could have been that way about humanity.  He could have lashed out at the world as he experienced the most unimaginable pain any flesh has or EVER will experience.

Instead, he begged God to forgive the sinner.  Even in the depths of anguish he refused to blame the sinner, the sure cause of His sacrifice.

In his greatest suffering, he lingered on the goodness of God.

As you go about your day today, Raise Your Gaze.

Linger in the promise of goodness prevailing because of a merciful Savior.  Linger and bask in His warmth and light.

Lingering on things above keeps our eyes on Him and not on the world.  

God Bless you all and know that you are LOVED.