Psalm 119:127

Psalm 119:127

Better than gold!

Come on! Let’s be honest. Who would not like a nugget of pure gold? That’s what has cost many men their lives – the ones who have gone prospecting at different sites across the world over the years – and still do! The author went further in verse 72, “The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.” In other places he also talks about the commands and laws of the Lord being his portion and his heritage.  In other words, everything about the Word of the Lord God is of more value to him than any of the riches and wealth of this world. 

We all know the instructions of Jesus about not laying up treasures on earth but building up a treasure bank in heaven where our investments never spoil or devalue. (Matthew 6:19-21) Sadly, churches have not grasped this simple command, and our villages, towns and cities are scattered with elaborate buildings that were costly to build and to maintain. The Lord God is not in these places, and He has never dwelt in them. Sadly, we live in a culture where earthly wealth is almost the sole measure of success and achievement and there’s no way to have influence without it. The world’s richest man is currently in the news on a daily basis and has the ear of the American President and most other people throughout the world and it has nothing to do with his character, morals or faith! 

So where does this leave you and me? The verse is quite clear, it’s not the value of our property, our salary or our Bank balance that matters, we may be rich or we may be poor in worldly terms. It is what we love that matters! If we love the Word of God and we love Him above all else, then letting go of possessions and the silver and gold of this world will never be a problem. Thus, death is the fulfilment of our love and a journey to inestimable riches. Hallelujah! 

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