Just a little more, please

“God, in his power, drags away the rich. They may rise high, but they have no assurance of life. They may be allowed to live in security, but God is always watching them. And though they are great now, in a moment they will be gone like all others, cut off like heads of grain. Can anyone claim otherwise? Who can prove me wrong?” (Job 24:22-25)

They may rise high. That about says it all. Mankind plots and schemes, attempting to outwit each other and in turn, outwit God. I am not surprised by mankind's folly, but I am always amused by how much 'climbing' and 'clamoring' there is to reach 'the top'. When the 'top' is finally reached, those who did all that clamoring stand at least a little bit disappointed - if not immediately, at least in the end. Why? There is always going to be something 'more' to go after because nothing really fills that void in one's spirit that is intended for God's presence.

They are great now. Yet, their end will be sad and empty. Great men and women have risen to positions and 'accomplished tasks' from the beginning of time. Their memories may live on, but their lives are gone just as fast as the poor, 'middle of the road' daily 'plodders' they 'beat out' along the way. The earthly end for all is that last breath. The end for those who have given their hearts to Christ is eternity with him. The end for those who have chosen to live by their own means is not as they might have hoped. There is an eternity for all, but only those who have said yes to Jesus will spend it with him. 

The more we strive for what this world offers, the less we seek what only God can provide. The more content we become with earthly gains, the less we desire the blessings found in his presence. There is no true 'security' in our earthly fame or fortune, only in the grace and blessing of God's protection. We cannot ignore our desires to always seek for 'more' in this world. We must admit them, ask God's help to overcome their pull, and then allow him to bring us closer to him. It is as we are close to him that we find our greatest 'gain'. If you are asking or seeking 'just a little more', make it Jesus! Just sayin!