I was reading Psalm 4 yesterday.
Verse 2 in the NASB version says: “O sons of men…How long will you love what is worthless?”
Why is it that even though we know Jesus Christ is the ONLY source of true happiness, that we keep insisting on chasing after things that are worthless? Things that will not bring us joy or peace? Things that will one day pass away?
Verses 3 and 4: “But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still.”
When we live the way we’re supposed to live, and follow Jesus Christ – we have everything we need, because God is there to hear and answer our prayers. The writer says “Think about that….” That should make us not want to chase after the “worthless” stuff, but strive to know Him!
And the last verse of the Psalm: “In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.”
When we realize that we have everything we need in Jesus Christ, and by following Him closely, we can know such peace and joy – it should make us want to follow Him more each day!
Follow Jesus closely today! See where it leads you!