4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud,to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. Psalm 40:4-5
18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.” Luke 13:18-19
Do you look around and find people comparing themselves to other people, what the others have that the you don't? There is something really dangerous when we start comparing ourselves with other people. If you think about it, God made us specifically for the time and place we are in during our lives. Now, there is freedom to make decisions that may better our lives or the reverse could worsen our lives, but still the same God planted us where we are today according to His plan. When we start comparing, this can invalidate what God wants for us. This could be as simple as the impact on others and how He wants us to see His action in our lives. So, as we look at comparison, how about we look at trying to achieve a righteous life that honors God, be thoughtful of the blessings we have and thank God for them every day. The deeper we start to compare with others is only a road to destruction and pain, and will only drive us further away from our Lord and Savior. Just like God compared the Kingdom of God to something we cannot fathom, there is no comparison to His love and care for us.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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