The Peril of Untroubled Ease

The Peril of Untroubled Ease

“Moab settled on his lees, he hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel.” This ancient image speaks to the insidious nature of uninterrupted prosperity.

When wealth flows freely, success attends every venture, and health remains unwavering, a subtle danger arises: presumption. Even the strongest faith can be weakened by the constant lullaby of ease.

We begin to believe, like David, “I shall never be moved,” forgetting our inherent fragility and dependence on God.

The smooth path, the unyielding fortune, can deceive us. It whispers that we are self-sufficient, that our strength is our own. But this is a perilous illusion, a precarious perch atop a mast swaying in a storm.

Without the tempering influence of adversity, we risk becoming intoxicated with our own perceived power, losing sight of the true source of our blessings.

Therefore, we must learn to embrace the trials that come our way. The losses, the setbacks, the moments of pain, they are not punishments, but mercies in disguise. They shake us from our complacency, reminding us of our vulnerability and drawing us closer to God.

As the saying goes, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” It is in the storms of life that our faith is tested and strengthened.

Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that you are the giver of all good things, and we thank you for the blessings you have bestowed upon us. But we also recognize the danger of becoming complacent in our prosperity. Grant us the wisdom to see your hand in both the smooth and the rough paths of life. Help us to remain humble in our success and steadfast in our trials. May we never forget that our true security lies not in earthly possessions but in your unwavering love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼