TODAY we have a peep into the kitchen of what seems to be a log house. It is a simple, home-like looking place. And as the sweet-faced girl stands there with her cups, spoons, kettles, and bowls preparing something good for the meal, we can imagine it is a happy little home.
We are reminded of a verse in the 15th of Proverbs, verse 17. “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” Often we find happier, more contented people in places like this, gathered around a very plain meal, than in the mansions of the wealthy with their bountiful feasts.
Just before the verse quoted above is another. “BETTER IS LITTLE WITH THE FEAR OF THE LORD, THAN GREAT TREASURE AND TROUBLE THEREWITH.” Prov. 15:1616Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. (Proverbs 15:16). Many, when wishing for more of this world’s goods do not realize that with increased riches come increased cares. And not only that, but the heart becomes occupied with the worldly possessions and the fear of the Lord is forgotten.
The Lord allow each one of us just as much as is good for us, and we will be far happier if we content ourselves with just what we have, rejoicing that we know the Lord and knowing that having Him we have ALL. We can feast continually on Him and be satisfied. Earthly possessions give no more than momentary satisfaction and often not that.
Messages of God’s Love 7/9/1911