Psalms 17:8-15
...Hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground. They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a fierce lion crouching in cover. Rise up, Lord, confront them, bring them down; with your sword rescue me from the wicked. By your hand save me from such people, Lord, from those of this world whose reward is in this life. May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies; may their children gorge themselves on it, and may there be leftovers for their little ones. As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
David calls people in the world "those of this world whose reward is in this life." Indeed, people of the world only chase reward in front of their eyes, but the fact is that all things we consider as precious in the world will eventually pass away. It's great to have treasures of the world, but they will not satisfy our soul. Many things, like love, inner satisfaction, sound sleep, etc., cannot be bought or exchanged with money. People often set our eyes on things on the outside, or even putting hope in children. If you are putting all your hope in your children, then one day you will suffer great defeat and hurt, because your children will be independent and they want to take on their own way. I've also seen many people who put their hope in their career or family. Brothers, if you put your hope solely on career, then you will be disappointed when economy is suffering downturn. Sisters, if you put your hope solely on family, then you will find that your husband and children won't always be as tender and caring as you wish. When we put our hope in the world, we will eventually be disappointed.
Verse 15 says: "As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness." David said very clearly that the Lord alone can truly satisfy us and the Lord alone is our answer. Our hope should not be in the family or career, nor the treasures, but rather to put our hope in the Lord. Our Lord is same yesterday, today and forever, for He alone lives forever! May the Spirit of the Lord help us to once again shift our eyesight to God. Let us once again depend on Him and be close to Him, because He alone has answers and He brings meaning for our life!
Pray with Pastor Tong
Lord, you alone are the satisfaction and joy to our souls. If we have been far away from you, may you let turn back to you; if we have suffered because we lost any treasure, family or career, may you comfort our souls. Let us once again depend on you by faith and follow you with an obedient heart. I thank you and I pray in the victorious name of Jesus, amen!
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