Things get lost in my house. One person will leave something somewhere, usually meaning to come back to it or for it later. Great idea ... in theory. In a household of four, that something will get moved. Put away. Or--yikes!--thrown away. Drama ensues.
But on a fairly regular basis, while searching for that lost thing, we find something else. Something better sometimes. Something more valuable.
The wise writer, through the inspired pen of God, tells us to expect just such a serendipitous occurrence. He tells us, while seeking and pursuing righteousness, yes, we'll find righteousness, but we'll also find life!
LIFE!
Christ, Himself, tells us He came so we'd have "... life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) Does that mean a long life? A life of wealth and ease? Maybe. Maybe not. Everyone receives different blessings. And God never promised us earthly wealth. He never even promised us happiness in this life. At least, not as the world sees happiness.
But He did promise we could have a life of joy in serving Him and others. Isn't that the best thing we could find while searching? While seeking righteousness--a wonderful thing to pursue in and of itself--we find life in Christ.
Life eternal.
What a find!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
- What have you found while pursuing righteousness? Think of those blessings--like-minded friends, peace, joy in serving ... what else?
- What examples can you give of your life being "more abundant?"
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