Psalm 73

Text: Psalm 73.

Intro:

Almost Walked away, Vs 1-2

God is faithful

I am not

The Temptation, Vs 3-16

vs 3-12, how the wicked prosper

their health

their wealth

their pride

their mocking

Vs 13-16

was it all in vain Lord?

vs 15-16, He knew this would have damaged the faith of some.

C.H. Spurgeon, “It’s not always wise to speak one’s thoughts. if they remain within, they will only injure ourselves; but, once uttered, their mischief may be great.”

The Sanctuary of God, Vs 17-20

Vs 17

he went into the sanctuary

he discerned their end

What has the greater view of the earth? a person standing on it, or a space station orbiting it?

focusing on ourselves, our plight, our condition, our woes, will never bring clarity or peace. It is only when focusing upon God, all that He has done, all that He will do, and all that he is, do we truly get a greater picture of our situation.

vs 18-20

they look safe, but they are the furthest from it.

this will be as close to heaven as they ever get.

Realization, Vs 21-28

Verse 25

Yes, the wicked has all of this world, but I have you

Side note whenever: This is not advocating monasticism, (1 Tim. 6:17)

What really matters?

Like a dream, you cant take anything with you

1 Timothy 6:7.

“JMAC “More over, we need to fix our eyes on the Lord and His heavenly kingdom. Nothing makes the passing pleasures of this world fade faster than a right view of God and the anticipation of an eternity with Him.”