Certain of Uncertainty

(Pro 15:16 KJV) Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Many people who look at this see a contrast between much and “little” (4592).  That is really not what is being contrasted.  The difference between the two lives is the focus of your trust.  Do you trust in God or do you trust in your own influence?  Proverbs makes provision for wealthy people being happy and secure, but only if their priority is living a righteous life as God expects.

We face a lot of uncertainty.  We have prophets of doom who have a long list of catastrophes that we are facing.  It could be a financial collapse.  We have a long line of diseases that have drawn headlines.  Divorce might threaten.  The list is as varied as there are people and concerns. 

So?  Something will threaten.  We need to take precautions.  Most of all we need to develop our trust in the Lord.