Are you making comparisons this morning? Making choices; which is right, who is better, what is best… The only real comparison that is necessary is the one that puts my decisions and choices in line with the word of God.
If I compare myself to others the Bible says I am unwise. And if I compare others to myself I generally end up judging because I can only look on the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart. So that really isn’t an accurate comparison either.
But when I compare myself to God’s word, the word will bring light and life to my situation. It will guide me in truth and that is a solid foundation.
“Our Lord, let the heavens now praise your miracles, and let all of your angels praise your faithfulness. 6 None who live in the heavens can compare with you. 7 You are the most fearsome of all who live in heaven; all the others fear and greatly honor you. 8 You are Lord God All-Powerful! No one is as loving and faithful as you are. 9 You rule the roaring sea and calm its waves. 10 You crushed the monster Rahab, and with your powerful arm you scattered your enemies. 11 The heavens and the earth belong to you.
And so does the world with all its people because you created them 12 and everything else. Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon gladly praise you. 13 You are strong and mighty. 14 Your kingdom is ruled by justice and fairness with love and faithfulness leading the way.
15 Our Lord, you bless those who join in the festival and walk in the brightness
of your presence. 16 We are happy all day because of you, and your saving power
brings honor to us. 17 Your own glorious power makes us strong, and because of your kindness, our strength increases. 18 Our Lord and our King, the Holy One of Israel, you are truly our shield.” Psalm 89:5-18 CEV
When I compare anything else in life to the Lord and His love, all else pales. Nothing I desire compares to Him!