My Hope is in You

Judges 4-5; Psalms 39,41; 1 Corinthians 13 

“Man is a mere phantom as he goes to and fro; He bustles about, but only in vain; he heaps up wealth, not knowing who will get it. But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Save me from all my transgressions;…You rebuke and discipline men for their sin; you consume their wealth like a month – each man is but a breath.”

Psalm 39:6-8, 11

Living for wealth and building our bank account, personal worth, and equity is in vain when we ignore the values of eternity. David’s faith-declaration was that his hope was in the Lord, the same Lord who was disciplining David for his sin. Sometimes God uses our finances to get our attention and humble us. While money is temporal, living for God’s kingdom-mission is eternal. Investing in the lives of others and their salvation is eternal. Our lives are a breath in the scope of eternity and all our wealth is as vulnerable as a moth drawn to a flame. Only God can forgive sin and change our eternal destiny. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord!

“Lord Jesus, I cry out to you for mercy, forgiveness, humility, and the fear of the Lord, for your glory.”