Asaph had envied the lifestyle, wealth, possessions, and power of the wicked. Now, after seeing the destiny that awaits the pure in heart, a perfect union with the Holy Almighty Saving God for eternity, Asaph, in peace and contentment, avows with sweet tears, “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. (25) Nothing in heaven or earth is more desirable than God.
Asaph had been like a dumb brute beast before God, senseless and ignorant (22). Polished metal only dimly reflects light. The creator of light wears light that outshines the universe’s multitude of stars. Mankind can only claim to own the heavens and earth. Jesus creates and destroys them both. God’s counsel overcame Asaph’s folly. King Jesus guides his sheep to quiet waters and paths of peace in eternal glory (24).
Those who are far from God will forever remain even farther from God. (27). Even what they think they have will be taken from them and given to another. They will perish (27). Being religious will save no one who is unfaithful to God (27).
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) Asaph resolves, “It is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
Apostle Peter wrote, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade–kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
