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Greener grass // Grama mais verde



Psalms 73 some verses
2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled,
    my steps had nearly slipped.
3 For I was envious of the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 For they have no pangs until death;
    their bodies are fat and sleek.
5 They are not in trouble as others are;
    they are not stricken like the rest of mankind.
6 Therefore pride is their necklace;
    violence covers them as a garment.
12 Behold, these are the wicked;
    always at ease, they increase in riches.
13 All in vain have I kept my heart clean
    and washed my hands in innocence.
16 But when I thought how to understand this,
    it seemed to me a wearisome task,
17 until I went into the sanctuary of God;
    then I discerned their end.




Who never looked to the neighbor’s yard and thought “their yard is always greener?” Have you wondered why? They seem to have no problem, while you are drowning in yours.


In the verses 16-17, first, try not to understand why they look always so happier than you. Second, you must search your answers in God.

In case you forgot, Jesus said “Do not lay up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break and steal (Matthew 6:19); Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about the life (Matthew 6:25).
So, they are laying up treasures here. But, if you even stop to think, we are saved, and we know that death is not the end. It is more important to know and be sure where you are going to spend eternity than have a temporary good life here and a bad eternal life. Best is to play safe.

I’m sure you are reading this today, haven’t been hungry, naked or homeless. God has provided what you need. It might have not been what you wanted, but what you needed. So, why do you think richness is going to make you happier? Aren’t you happy? Aren’t you forgetting something? Like, to be more grateful for whatever you need has been provided.

Where is your heart in all this? Remember, wherever your heart is, so also it will be your treasure (Matthew 6:21). Make sure that your heart is in the right place.

Psalm 73:19 “How they are destroyed in a moment,
swept away utterly by terrors!” Look how surprised the psalmist was. Why? Because people who have God as refuge and fortress are not swept away by terrors.
27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.
28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

Do not bother by the richness of the unfaithful, you have so much more than them.
Better is to play safe. Let their grass be greener. Because yours will be golden in heaven!

Let’s pray: Lord, forgive me when sometimes I fail to trust in your provisions. It is easier to judge the greener grass of my neighbor. I want to feel safe and never forget your faithfulness to me. God, you are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. In the Holy name of Jesus, I pray. Amen
Salmos 73 alguns versículos
2 Quanto a mim, os meus pés quase       tropeçaram;
    por pouco não escorreguei.
3 Pois tive inveja dos arrogantes
    quando vi a prosperidade desses ímpios.
4 Eles não passam por sofrimento
  e têm o corpo saudável e forte.
5 Estão livres dos fardos de todos;
  não são atingidos por doenças
    como os outros homens.
6 Por isso o orgulho lhes serve de colar,
  e eles se vestem de violência.
12 Assim são os ímpios;
  sempre despreocupados,
    aumentam suas riquezas.
13 Certamente foi-me inútil
    manter puro o coração
16 Quando tentei entender tudo isso,
  achei muito difícil para mim,
17 até que entrei no santuário de Deus,
  e então compreendi o destino dos ímpios.


Quem nunca olhou pro jardim do vizinho e pensou que “a grama dele é sempre mais verde?” Já se perguntou por que? Eles parecem não tem problemas, enquanto você vive afundando nos seus.

Nos versos 16 – 17, primeiro, tente não tentar entender o porquê de eles parecerem mais felizes que você. Depois, você deve procurar as respostam em Deus.

Em caso de você ter esquecido, Jesus disse: “Não acumulem para vocês tesouros na terra, onde a traça e a ferrugem destroem, e onde os ladrões arrombam e furtam. (Mateus 6:19); Portanto eu lhes digo: Não se preocupem com sua própria vida...” (Mateus 6:25).
Então eles estão acumulando tesouros aqui. Mas, se você parar para pensar, nós somos salvos, e nós sabemos  que a morte não é o fim. É mais importante saber e estar certo para onde iremos passar a eternidade, do que tem uma boa vida temporária aqui e uma má eternidade depois.  Melhor é estar seguro.

Eu estou certo que você que está lendo isso hoje, não tem passado por fome, nem ficou sem roupas nem sem casa. Deus tem providenciado o que você precisa. Pode não ser o que você queria, mas sim o que você precisava. Então, por que você acha que riqueza vai te fazer mais feliz? Você não está feliz? Não está esquecendo de algo, do tipo ser mais grato pelo o que você precisa tem sido provido?

Onde está o seu coração nisso tudo? Lembre-se, onde quer que seu coração esteja, aí estará o seu tesouro (Mateus 6:21). Tenha certeza que seu coração está no lugar certo.

Salmos 73:19 “Como são destruídos de repente,
completamente tomados de pavor”. Veja nesse versículo como o salmista está surpreso. Por que? Porque, pessoas que tem Deus como refúgio e fortaleza não são completamente tomadas pelo pavor!
27 Os que te abandonam sem dúvida perecerão; tu destróis todos os infiéis.
28 Mas, para mim, bom é estar perto de Deus; fiz do Soberano Senhor o meu refúgio; proclamarei todos os teus feitos.

Não se incomode pela riqueza dos infiéis, você tem muito mais que eles. Melhor é estar seguro. Deixe que a grama dele esteja mais verde. Porque a sua será dourado no céu!

Oremos: Senhor, perdoe-me quando as vezes eu falho em confiar nas tuas provisões. É mais fácil julgar a grama do meu vizinho. Eu quero me sentir segura e nunca esquecer da tua fidelidade. Senhor, você é a força do meu coração e a minha porção para sempre. No nome Santo de Jesus, eu oro. Amém.


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