Main Thought:
There are people who seem to have everything in the world. However, if one’s treasure is in this world, then it is where rust and moth destroy. We have a treasure that cannot be taken away—the promises of the last verse: “when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.”
Psalm 17:7-15
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings,
from the wicked who do me violence,
my deadly enemies who surround me.
They close their hearts to pity;
with their mouths they speak arrogantly.
They have now surrounded our steps;
they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.
He is like a lion eager to tear,
as a young lion lurking in ambush.
Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!
Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
from men by your hand, O Lord,
from men of the world whose portion is in this life.
You fill their womb with treasure;
they are satisfied with children,
and they leave their abundance to their infants.
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;
when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, true Shepherd and Defender of Your people, grant us wisdom, strength, and patience—wisdom to know and to walk in the way everlasting; strength to resist all temptations of error and sin, and boldly to confess Your truth before men; patience to bear the cross without murmuring, and gladly to suffer with You that we may also rule with You. Amen.