Do you ever wonder when you hear that people who don’t seem to be following Jesus, are being blessed in all the right areas of life? I do. I wonder why they get to be on the receiving end when they aren’t serving the Lord. If I’m not careful, I can wonder enough to wander into dangerous territory.
I have to remember that for those of us who follow Jesus and serve the Lord, blessings do come. They just don’t always look like they are being deposited in all the right areas of life, at least not by the world’s standards. I also have to remember that the Bible says that God is far more concerned with the condition of my heart than with what I think I’m entitled to.
If I wander into unsafe territory, I’ll find myself judging others, being critical, and full of envy because of their blessings. But when I stroll arm in arm with my Savior, I’ll find myself thinking about whatever is true, right, and noble. Jesus will point out those things that are pure, lovely, and admirable. If it’s excellent or praiseworthy? It’ll be on my mind. Then the peace of Christ, one of the greatest blessings of being His follower, will guard my heart and keep it from wandering dangerously.
The Bible also tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice. I’ll do that. And I’ll also keep my focus on what God IS doing in my life and heart instead of what it seems like He hasn’t done yet. I’m much happier that way, and God can work miracles in my heart to help me be the person I want to be and who He desires me to be as well.
