“30Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war.” — Psalm 68:30 (ESV)
When there is lust involved, there is a blinding to all else. The lustful desires are all consuming and all rational thought is lost and therefor can and will be overtaken by those with rational thought.
Here, in the passage it is noted that those bringing tribute will be trampled and destroyed. These are after the tribute and that which comes with it and have their thoughts, feelings, and actions directed to that lust. As they are blinded by the lust for the tribute, they are easily defeated in battle and in every other instance.
I have to remember that as I approach life and all that is presented with it, I am much better off with my focus on God and bringing glory to Him as I bring the gospel forward. It is not about me or what I want or desire. I will receive what is due based on my actions to bring glory to God. My life is His and that is where everything is.
Lusting after even the smallest of things will bring a focus to those things that are not bringing glory to God. My reward is found in the end based on my devotion to Him and my focus on bringing glory to Him. Not for the works done, but for the heart I have in the works to ensure that all is devoted to Him along with my life and all.
What are you lusting after that may be getting in the way of your focus on God? Are you looking for the one thing or things that bring you joy in this world? What if you focus was on God and His works so as to avoid the destruction that comes with lustful desires?
Trevor's Thoughts 