• Satisfaction is an elusive goal. Although it is high on most people's agendas, few ever find it without a struggle. Perhaps it is because most people overlook their spiritual needs as a source of satisfaction and try to find it in the material things of life.
• But satisfaction cannot be found in material things. Those who seek the material world never have "enough" of anything - whether it is money, education, property or power. "More" does not fill any need. It simply generates the desire for "more."
• David addressed this issue in Psalm 131. "Lord," he began, "my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters that are too great or too awesome for me to grasp." What a remarkable statement: he had the wisdom and insight to "think small."
• It is interesting to note that David willingly took a step backward to take a step forward - "my heart is not proud." To move to the "higher ground" in life, we must begin with an attitude of humility. A proud heart comes from thinking of ourselves "more highly that we ought to." But humility, on the other hand, puts us in a place where God can reach us and bless us with the good things He has to offer us.
• And notice what he said about being too ambitious: "I'm not going to get involved with matters that are too great or too awesome." He made a conscious decision to focus on what was within his power and potential to achieve. He was willing to be content with the gifts God had for him.
• Prayer: Lord, help us to take our eyes off of the "things" of this world and find all that we need in honoring You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
• Scripture for Today: Psalm 131:1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
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