“5The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, 6and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” – Isaiah 33:5-6 (ESV)
When I read this verse and review just what is of abundance, I noticed that there is no mention of physical treasure at all. In fact, the treasure spoken of is of value for sure, but not things that hold a lot of monetary value to others. Salvation, wisdom, knowledge, fear, justice, and righteousness are not things that go into the ledger as stores of riches in the eyes of society. But in the eyes of the Christian, they hold value that is above compare.
As I pray to the Lord each day, I thank Him for the blessings He has given, repent of the sins I have committed, and ask for guidance and direction. Notice that I am not asking for monetary riches, as I know that those will come as blessings that I would be thankful for.
God provides what I need when I need and for that I am eternally grateful. Am I frustrated and disappointed that I do not have the new car, or the latest gadget, sure. I have to take a look at the bigger picture and keep my eyes on that which I am granted as I work in this world for my savior.
I have, in abundance, those items that are not placed in the ledger as store of riches in the eyes of society. But in the ledger kept as a record of the work I have done for my Lord, I am rich beyond compare.
What ledger are you looking to fill? Are you working for your Lord and Savior, or for yourself? Are you building the abundance of treasure in the ledger of the Lord?
Trevor's Thoughts 