The Day of Reckoning

“Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away.

Like spring flowers, they soon wither.” –Psalms 37:1-2

The verses above are so great because it reassures us as men that following Christ is indeed the right approach to life. If you’re anything like me, sometimes you have to find out the hard way to realize the world has nothing to offer you and that God’s way is best! We don’t have to worry about what the wicked are doing, men. We are called to be set apart and stay on the path that God has called us to do living a life of obedience. This passage tells us that eventually the wicked around us who look like they’re living it up will eventually have their day of reckoning.

Do you ever ask yourself why certain evil-spirited people have so much success or the people who misuse others always seem to get their own way? How about the person who gets away with cheating on a test when you had to study your behind off to get the grade or the person who gets away with murder or stealing and never gets caught? Well, the Bible says that we don’t have to worry about it. God is the Judge and Jury and he sees all. He can deal far more severely than we ever could. Leave it to God. He knows what he will allow and what he won’t. Everyone will have to answer for their actions!

This passage tells us we don’t have to envy those who are caught up in the worldly lifestyle. God has made us to do more and be more in our walk with him. He wants us to take the high road and trust him. We must keep our eyes off those around us who seem to be getting away with living a “free flowing lifestyle.” Remember, sin is fun for awhile but it ends eventually and brings a great deal of hurt, sorrow, and pain with it. Men, don’t evaluate yourself to the men and standard of this world. Compare yourself to Christ and what he asks of you. He won’t let you down. Your reward is coming either this side of heaven or beyond where you will live forever.

The day of reckoning is coming. Whose example are you following?