Lot in Life

DEVOTION

PROVERBS

LOT IN LIFE

Prov 16:33

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

NIV

This is casting of lots is not gambling, actually it is the farthest thing from it. This was the method used in the times the scriptures were written to determine the will of God in a matter. Josiah was told to divide the land up among the tribes of Israel by casting lots. It was understood there would be no disputes once the lot was cast as the providential hand of God was at work in the decision. There might be a lesson for us to learn here in that we might strive and struggle to become more then we should as determined by the providential hand of God. If we are not content with our lot in life could it be we are not content with the will of God for us? Are we concerned about others who have more or those who have less? Does envy or jealousy creep into our thoughts when we are around those whose lot is bigger than ours? If we believe God has a plan for our lives, and that he has directed us to where we are, and where we live and that he provides for the place he has determined us to be, then we should be living in complete satisfaction with our lot. When greed enters, it appears we no longer trust God. As those people of old knew that once the lot was cast, it was by the divine will of God and no disputes would be had between then, we need to see that the lot has been cast by God and we should learn to live where we are planted, seeing the decision is from God, and be content with our lot in life.