Being a Christian is wonderful even though some people would want us to think otherwise. There's no amount of earthly thrills, worldly gains, fame or fortune to compare with the love and peace of the Lord, which rests in the heart of the believer in Christ Jesus. When you see unbelievers living in great mansions, driving luxury cars and enjoying the best things in life, don't become envious, wishing you had the same opportunity of living in such spectacular opulence. The reason is that their end is tragic. The Bible says, “Never envy the wicked! Soon they fade away like grass and disappear!” (Psalm 37:1-2 TLB).
The Amplified translation says, “Fret not yourself because of evildoers...” (Psalm 37:1 AMPC). In other words, don't become anxious because of sinners or give them undue attention. As God's child, you have to realise that you were called out of the world and its schemes. There's no doubt that these are the last days; the days of intense wickedness. However, you should also understand that the darker the world is, the brighter your light shines. Therefore, no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). This is also why you shouldn't be worried about your enemies; “For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb” (Psalm 37:2). Let God take care of them.
God has already given you instructions on what to do. He says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord ; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:4-5 AMPC). God is at work in you, therefore, you don't have to be perturbed by evildoers.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the wisdom you've given me through your Word. You've set me upon my high places and caused my light to shine brighter like never before, illuminating my world with your glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
