” For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” – Psalm 84:10 (NKJV)

One day spent with the Lord, doing His will, is far better than a thousand spent doing our own agenda – gratifying the flesh. Many times we look at those who seem to have a lot and are living the “good life”, they seem to have everything they want or need at their fingertips – and have need of nothing. Sometimes we want to be in that same position, have everything we “need”, especially during those times when finances are tight. But as we read the scriptures above, one day in God’s presence far outweighs a lifetime of luxurious living and living to satisfy the flesh in sin. After all, where we spend eternity is what counts at the end of our life. You can’t take your lifestyle, or your money or possessions with you when you die.

Being in God’s presence, and having a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father, should mean more to us than being in today’s world without knowing Him. George Beverly Shea said it best in his song in which he penned, “I’d rather have Jesus, than anything. This world could afford today.” I agree, Don’t you?