Perspective

From today's Bible Reading...

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked. Psalm 84:10

This psalm was written by the descendants of Korah. Korah and his descendants served Israel as the worship leaders in the temple. Their lives were marked by privilege and honor. As a worship leader, they had the best seats in the house. They saw the king and Israel at their best. Celebrations and worship were an essential part of their lives. Yet with all the privileges of being a worship leader, Korah's descendants stated there was something better. To spend one day in the house of the Lord was better than anything this earth has to offer. But they go on... they would choose to be a gatekeeper (aka a butler) than enjoy the carnal pleasures of the world.

How is it possible to choose to be a butler in God's house over everything this world has to offer? How is it possible to choose to spend 1 day with God than a lifetime without him? Simply put perspective. Perspective gives one clarity. Perspective helps us make the right decision and gives us the proper world view. 

Question; how do you see things today? Do you have the right perspective on things? I have to admit there are times we lose our perspective, there are times we spend time, resources and energy on things that really do not matter. Yet if we have the right perspective we will find ourselves more focused and more sensitive to what God desires for us. 

My hope is we all will be descendants of Korah and have the right perspective on this life and the life to come.