Heavenly Wealth

No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11)

Many pleasing things the Lord may withhold but "no good thing." He is the best judge of what is good for us. Some things are assuredly good, and these we may have for the asking through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Holiness is a good thing, and this He will work in us freely. Victory over evil tendencies, strong tempers, and evil habits He will gladly grant, and we ought not to remain without it.

Full assurance He will bestow, and near communion with Himself, and access into all truth, and boldness with prevalence at the mercy seat. If we have not these, it is from want of faith to receive and not from any unwillingness of God to give. A calm, a heavenly frame, great patience, and fervent love--all these will He give to holy diligence.

But note well that we must "walk uprightly." There must be no cross purposes and crooked dealings; no hypocrisy nor deceit. If we walk foully God cannot give us favors, for that would be a premium upon sin. The way of uprightness is the way of heavenly wealth-wealth so large as to include every good thing.

What a promise to plead in prayer! Let us get to our knees.

Faith's Checkbook by C.H. Spurgeon

Lessons Learned: God is always good and He is always faithful. These are two of His attributes. They are parts of His very nature. So we know that God would never withhold good things from His children. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Rom 8:28). In His infinite wisdom, He may hold back some things that we might think are good. But because He knows better, He protects us from deceiving ourselves. When we obey him, he will not hold anything back that will help us serve him. So, we must learn to differentiate what is truly good, from what is good or pleasing only in a worldly sense. We must gain biblical wisdom to be able to discern what is good and how to please and honor God.

Applications: I must look to God and His word to guide me in my desires. I mustn’t seek what I merely think is good, but instead what is truly and lastingly good in God’s eyes. The study of scripture will teach me to conform to His good, pleasing, and perfect will. And when I love Christ by following His commands, He will grant me what is both good for me and glorifying to Him. I know I can trust in Him to fulfill all my needs if I seek His will and His purpose first. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matt 6:33)

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