The psalmist says in Ps 121:1, “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from
which comes my help;” But Jer 3:23 says, “Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the
multitude of mountains.”
We don’t look to the hills (people) for help,
our help comes from God.
Why must our eyes be constantly fixed on God?
Because, firstly, it makes us more appreciative
of things that are given to us by others. When we recall that we are just as
blessed as they are; and that our blessings are in God’s hands, not theirs,
every blessing we receive from them
(money, time, opportunities, etc.) is seen for what it truly is: a gift
and not a right.
Secondly, it frees us from being sycophants: fawning,
flattering, servile and obsequious lapdogs to others just because they’re rich
or powerful.
Mordecai in the book of Esther was well aware
of this fact. That was why, though he was a slave, he didn’t grovel and kowtow
around Haman, the second-in-command in the entire Persian empire.
Thirdly, it positions us to receive our REAL
blessings. The truth is, that relative
of yours may be rich, but they aren’t rich enough to hold your blessings. No
man can lift you higher than they are (and to be realistic, selfish, natural
man would not do it even if they could). What was the highest blessing Potiphar
could have given Joseph? As hardworking as David was, could Saul make him king?
Or if Mordecai had bowed down to Haman what could Haman have given him beyond a
few temporal gifts?
Our destinies are so great that no one man can
claim to hold it. Only God can bless you. No one can lift you up if God hadn’t
first put it in their heart. Therefore, we work diligently for men, but look to
God for the blessings.
“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made
heaven and earth.” – Ps 124:8
AMEN.
More Blessings await
you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN
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