An old adage says, The best things in life are free. Theres a lot of truth in that. Some people, however, believe that the best things in life are expensive or perhaps elusive. Recently I saw a sign that made me smile and think. It said, The best things in life are not things. What a great way to say it! The value of family, friends, and faith points us to the realization that what matters most in life is all wrapped up in people and the Lord.
Solomon was well qualified to speak about material things because he surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom (1 Kings 10:23). His advice? Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away like an eagle toward heaven (Prov. 23:4-5). His recommended course of action was, Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to words of knowledge. . . . For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off (vv.12,18).
The best things in life are the eternal riches that come from Gods goodness and grace in Jesus Christ. We do not hold them in our hands, but in our hearts.
Read: Proverbs 23:1-18
Good afternoon, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))