There is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
Psalm 73:25
Asaph is not saying that there are no other legitimate desires on earth. He is simply saying that, besides the Lord Himself, all other desires are secondary.
This is the same thing the apostle Paul said: “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Phil. 3:8). Knowing Jesus is what really matters to Paul. This is the driving ambition of his life. He did not say, “I want to be a great preacher.” He didn’t say, “I want to see thousands converted.” Or “I want to plant ten churches.” These are all good desires, but even good desires can become idols.
Let’s go back to the story of Tom and Mary and see how things are going on their wedding day. During the wedding ceremony, they look into each other’s eyes and take their vows:
I, Tom, take you, Mary, to be my wife.
To have and to hold, from this day forward.
For better, for worse; for richer, for poorer;
In sickness, and in health.
Think about what they are saying. Tom is saying: “If being with you means I’m richer, then I’m with you. If being with you means I’m poorer, then I’m with you. What matters to me is not better/worse, richer/poorer, or sickness/health. What matters to me is you! Being with you is all I want. So, bring it on! I’m with you, come what may.”
That’s how a real Christian feels about Jesus. That’s why the New Testament uses the picture of marriage to describe the relationship between Jesus and His people. We bond to Him for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health.
Have you made a commitment like this to Jesus? If not, are you ready to commit yourself to Him, come what may?
