GENESIS 13:14-15. “And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, “Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.’” LOOK.
What do I see looking up ahead at this land that lies before? Is it evidence of success and the things people are living for – The goal that through my eyes, finds its way into my heart? Or can I see beyond that view, to what God called us for at the start?
Others see their own potential in the plains that lie below. Their object seems to be how successful they can grow, Measured by possessions or positions that they fill. I think they’d rather live down there then up here among the hills.
God has kindly shown to me a far greater and distant view. As I look into the future, I can see an expanse I never knew – Of mountain-living people forming an enormous loving band – People who in their life on earth, live in Beulah-land.
And way beyond still higher up, they see what Jesus saw – A joy that is set before them that from the soul does draw The desire by the Holy Spirit to live in view of heaven; And their life as well as heart is to the Savior given.
To look at folks like these, you would not really know, They are so very different until their inner life does show- By words and deeds unsung, they for the Lord do live – Content from day to day to receive what He will give.
Success to them is different, they choose to live for their Lord’s glory; While others down on the plain below have a very different story. May I never be found comparing or coveting what those folks have – May I die to earth and all its claims, and my life on earth I’ll save.
“Father, I am wondering today what will happen to all these young families that seem so discontented with the lives they are living. For some reason they are looking for some personal success as the proof of Thy blessing. Help them to look above what they feel is insignificant living to where they can trust Thee alone for guidance. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”