An amazing life is ours to be had, if only we will live God’s way. When we pursue God with all of our heart, we cannot necessarily expect to be laden with worldly riches, regardless of the earnest assurances by television evangelists. But we can be assured of other treasures.
God values wisdom far more than dollars. He knows that when we are wise in life, we tend to experience other manifestations of success as well. Wisdom addresses the most pressing issues of life: raising a healthy, godly family, enjoying a fulfilling marriage, avoiding conflict with friends and colleagues, and making sound financial decisions. Wise decisions always lead to a healthy life! Likewise, knowledge allows us to undertake activities that the ignorant will miss. Knowledge opens doors to opportunity. Those who seek God will gain much of it.
But perhaps most importantly, those who live righteously will have homes filled with joy. We ought not minimize this enormous gift. Having a home filled with laughter is of inestimable worth! A humble home in which our spouse and children are filled with joy is worth infinitely more than a palace filled with dreary silence. It is clear that joy comes from God, not from accumulation of “stuff.” How has your wisdom, knowledge, and joy been growing, lately?