Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever

Asaph, one of the leaders of David’s choirs, had observed the prosperity of the wicked—and envied it. He knew that God would provide for him, but he was tempted by wealth and almost slipped.

Asaph had to work through his temptation. He had to look beyond the material and to the spiritual. To change his perspective, he came to the temple to stand before God. Then he saw that although the wicked prosper, they are on a slippery slope to ruin and destruction.

Asaph had to come to the place where he recognized that material wealth can lead to a person’s ruin. Although he felt “senseless and ignorant,” he recognized that God was with him, holding on to his hand. He finally acknowledged that he wanted nothing but God:

Is your desire for wealth replacing your desire for God? Are you relying your job more than you Jehovah Jireh? Listen to Asaph in this psalm and recommit your life to God. Make the Lord your refuge in these tough times.

Thought for Today: God always has and always will provide your daily needs.