I love them that love Me

Proverbs 8: 17-21

"I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me. Riches and honour are with Me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and My revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love Me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures."

Seek him early, seek him earnestly, seek him before any thing else. Christ never said, Seek in vain. Those who love Christ, are such as have seen his loveliness, and have had his love shed abroad in their hearts; therefore they are happy. They shall be happy in this world, or in that which is beyond compare better. Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which is well got, will wear well; and that which is well spent upon works of piety and charity, will be lasting. If they have not riches and honour in this world, they shall have that which is infinitely better. They shall be happy in the grace of God. Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads them in the way of righteousness; and they walk after the Spirit. Also, they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter. In Wisdom's promises, believers have goods laid up, not for days and years, but for eternity; her fruit therefore is better than gold.

(Matthew Henry's concise commentary)

The Lord finds favor in those who yearn after Him and keep His commandments. What He has to offer to us is better than silver, gold, or anything in this world, for He offers righteousness and eternal life. Those who trust in and follow after the Lord will receive his benefits and His Kingdom.

Prayer: 

Dear God, teach us how to love You more, to call upon Your name, to submit our lives unto worshipping and praising You. Fill us with the wisdom to understand what is pleasing and displeasing in Your eyes, that we may always follow after what is good, dear Lord, that we may make You proud and live with You forever. Amen.