Psalm 73:25-26
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.

Application:

Not only did Asaph experience God’s presence, but he also received His guidance; his counsel. God’s Word directs us to believe what is true and to live wisely. Then, when this life is over, although the wicked are “swept away by terrors” (Psalm 73:19), God will elevate the righteous in glory (73:24).*

When Asaph’s perspective aligns with this reality, he realizes he desires nothing but God (73:25). He acknowledges that the Lord is everything to him. And, despite the temporary pleasures the wicked enjoy in this life, Asaph has God as his portion forever (73:26).*

Jesus asked in Luke 9:25, “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?”

When we receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and obey Him, we, like Paul in Philippians 3:8, will consider all earthly pleasures, material things, and ungodly gains as rubbish or garbage so that we may gain Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). 

(*) Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 545

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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