Today’s verse is a promise from God that leaves no room for doubt or question about what He wants from us.

If we are diligent in our obedience, God will “set us high above….” In other words, if we faithfully follow all His commands, we can’t even begin to imagine the blessings He will send our way. It’s true. God says so, and God never says anything He does not mean. He never makes a promise He does not keep.

So why, then, do we make it so difficult for God and for ourselves? Why do we deprive ourselves of God’s abundant blessings that He promises to give in order to go after things that a) we aren’t guaranteed to get, and b) don’t last?

Do you make it difficult for God to be fully God in your life? How can you begin — today — to listen even more diligently to His words of wisdom?