He was joined by two of his friends, who feasted at a buffet of their favorite foods. They dined al fresco, basking in the sun’s rays on a beautiful summer day, the air crisp and freshened by a recent rain.  

Ah, the good life!

I was not at a restaurant. I was observing a group of rabbits who meet in my backyard every day. Such a good life, I thought! However, are their lives as carefree and idyllic as it appeared to me? Rabbits live only about 10 years. They are continually preyed upon by numerous predators. They are often exposed to the elements. Perhaps it is not as good a life as it appears?

Asaph wrote twelve of the Psalms in the Bible. He was a Levite, a priest of the Jews. He had an exalted position in King David’s court as a worship leader. He most definitely had a good life! In spite of all this, he had a confession. He envied others who seemingly had a good life, better than his. 

But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for! 

Psalms 73:2-7 (NLT)

Asaph wrote this Psalm thousands of years ago, yet, it is clear that some things never change. Asaph knew these were wicked people yet they seemingly prospered. How could God allow this to happen? Where is the justice?

Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. 

Psalms 73:21-26 (NLT)

A few verses later, Asaph understood the Truth. He was asking the wrong question. “Whom have in heaven but you?” He was mistaking material blessings for spiritual blessings. He was looking at other people’s lives when he should have been looking at God. 

Ah, the good life!

We only live it when we understand that we belong to God and He will never let us go!

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.

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