Psalm 38 has a line that says “But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” The part about “any good thing” might be a matter of God’s perspective. From your perspective you might feel there are a number of good things you no gots.
But what makes up any good thing?
All through the Bible you can see how God wants you to have eternal life. He never meant for you to sin, break the connection to Him, and then live your life in a dying body. That’s not a “good thing” to Him. So, when He says you “shall not lack any good thing,” He’s telling the truth because when you seek Him, you find eternal life. Nothing here compares to that.
Yeah, it’s a matter of perspective.
God sees the whole world. You can only see the little part where you are. God sees the potential for you in the Living Water of His Spirit.
You can only see the physical you.
So, your view of your world and everything in it is a limited, finite perspective. That means, on your own, you’re not the best one to choose what’s best for your eternal future. No, that would be your Creator.
And with the Spirit of Truth working in you (and access to God’s Word), you can increase in wisdom. And wisdom is “more precious than rubies.” God says finding wisdom will make you happy. I know that’s true.
“Things” and “riches” won’t go with you when you pass away from this world. Trust in your living, loving God who gave you your own will. Choose to love Him. When you can see yourself (and your neighbor) through God’s love, don’t be surprised at any good thing that comes your way.
It’s a crime; it’s an awful crime
That the world thinks in finite time
With their hands stretching out to take.
And they reap another big mistake (from Give To Gain lyrics) © 1999 TF
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