“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred.” Proverbs 15:16-17 NKJV
“Better is a little with righteousness, than vast revenues without justice. A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:8-9 NKJV
Father God,
Here are words spoken again from experience. Or are they? I am not sure Solomon ever had a house with very little. He was the son of a king and then very, very wealthy when he became king. But great wealth and treasure did not protect him from trouble. He places value on: fear of the Lord, living where love is, righteousness and justice. Could that suggest looking for contentment?
Paul speaks highly of the value of finding contentment. He learned to be content whatever the circumstances whether in need or having plenty. He learned the secret of being content in all situations (Philippians 4:11). Was this what Solomon valued more than riches and power.
I have had employment that was necessary rather than chosen and found I could be content, while looking elsewhere. It is not always easy in all situations. Help us to see You in all we go through and have to do and not to chafe at the Yoke You sometimes call us to. You are with us through it (Matthew 11:29). And not to become habitual complainers (I hear You Lord). To look for the good and the love and rejoice in Your forgiveness.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 8th May 2026
When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul!
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Songwriters: Horatio G. Spafford,
Keith Getty, Philip Paul Bliss