Psalm 16:1-6…“The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.” vss. 5-6
The psalmist was thrilled with his life and he gave all the credit to God. Not only did he have a goodly heritage, he lived in a pleasant place. We don’t know if he was rich or poor but it’s obvious that he was content. He had enough! It’s wonderful when life turns out like this, and many know exactly what the psalmist means. While there are some in our country who live in poverty, often for reasons beyond their control, most folks have plenty. We live in a prosperous land with all the conveniences and privileges that we could possibly want.
But in spite of all that, unhappiness and discontent are rampant. Anger and bitterness have become our common currency and we regularly bemoan our situation in life. It really is a curious thing! Some believe that the reason has to do with a lack of connection to the Lord. Mother Theresa, after visiting America, observed that Western wealthy nations were wracked by spiritual poverty, and it could be that she was exactly right.
We read in First Timothy that “godliness with contentment is great gain,” When the Lord is our chosen portion, everything else falls into place. The external circumstances of our lives will vary, but those who are right with God will have nothing to complain about.
Thought for the Day: What is a goodly heritage?
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