“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.”Psalms 73:26 NLT
This psalm was written by Asaph. Asaph was one of David’s chief musicians. He was also the ancestor of a group of musicians at the temple.
In the beginning of the psalm Asaph is confessing his jealousy of the rich who only get richer and do not seem to suffer, until, he enters the temple and then truth comes to Him.
I am sure there are many of us who desire wealth, believing it will be the source of happiness. However, we can forget how many of the rich end their lives because they have no purpose. All the gold and silver will not buy true happiness, true contentment is found with the Lord, as Asaph discovered.
Perhaps Asaph is aging and feeling his body falling apart. The grey generation can say Amen! I praise God He keeps me well. He has work for me to do. I was asked on Christmas Eve how I stay healthy. Yes I take care of my body, but my health comes from the Lord. Even athletic people can have medical episodes. Only God keeps my body together for me and I know it. I am grateful!
Whilst I am not rich materially, in one sense I am. My God provides for all my needs, He supplies the funds for the work He has for me to do. I have Him in abundance. He is my peace, my rest, my friendship, my joy. He goes before me. He sustains me. He is good! He gave me His word, it is my treasure.
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