Psalm 49 - 1.8.24

Scripture

Psalms‬ ‭49‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

”So don’t be dismayed when the wicked grow rich and their homes become ever more splendid. For when they die, they take nothing with them. Their wealth will not follow them into the grave.“

Observation

This is a psalm of the descendants of Korah. In this psalm, it focuses on how foolish it can be to put your faith and trust in your wealth. This psalm reminds us not to be jealous or envious of others because of their wealth. At the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, they die just like everything else in this world. They can’t take their riches with them. They can’t buy their way into Heaven. So why focus this life we have trying to attain fortune and fame? Why not be like the psalmist here and focus our life by putting our faith in God? He is the only One who can deliver us from the certainty of death.

”But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave. -Psalms‬ ‭49‬:‭15‬

Application

Invest my time here on earth on things that will stand the test of time.

”Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.“-Matthew 6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬

”Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”-1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭

If my life here on earth ended today, how would I be remembered? 🤔 It’s a question my old pastor used to ask me. Would I be remembered as a man who just chased after material things and life’s pleasures for me and my family? Or would I be a man who was known for his faith in God, who used his time and resources loving his family and other people, while pointing them to Jesus? I strive to be the latter. I hope the legacy I leave behind can impact my kids and friends to have that same faith that I had in God, while loving others and pointing them to Jesus. I hope when the time comes, and I stand in front of God, I know that I did everything possible to invest my time and resources building His Kingdom, rather my own.

Prayer

Father God, thank You for instilling me with the faith I have in Jesus. Thank You for the assurance that the grave no longer has a hold on me. Thank You for blessing me with so much in life. May my heart be content with just knowing and following You Lord. May I use the abundance of blessings You have given me, and invest it in things that truly matter in this world-things that will stand the test of time, the eternal. I pray these things in Jesus’ Holy and precious name, Amen. 🙏🏽

-Moses Gaddi