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The Promise of Blessing

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.  Psalms 119:1

 

These words from the psalmist's pen present a view of life that is the exact opposite of what the world around us promotes through advertising, the media, entertainment, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous. "Live for yourself," the world proclaims. "Have a good time; indulge your senses; pursue every pleasure; strive for success. And if you do, " these voices add, "then you'll be happy and blessed."

But God calls us to another way--His way. Blessing, He says, comes only from following Him. No other way can deliver what it promises; in fact, every other way delivers exactly the opposite of what it promises. Some ot the most miserable people I have ever known were highly successful in the eyes of the world. But down inside, they were restless and spiritually empty.

Have you fallen into the world's trap, following its self-indulgent goals and driven by its self-centered motives? It can happen without you even being aware of it. Keep Christ first in your life, and make it your goal to live according to His Word.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.