A wise sage once recommended investing in real estate because "they aren't making any more land". Investing has historically been one of the tamer methods of land acquisition; war more often being the means. But, neither the investor or the aggressor ultimately gets the land. 

"those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land ... But the humble will inherit the land ...  For those blessed by Him will inherit the land ... The righteous will inherit the land And dwell in it forever ... Wait for the LORD and keep His way, And He will exalt you to inherit the land (Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34)

The investor and aggressor may gain temporary possession, but the land is ultimately inherited by those who humbly wait for the LORD; His righteous people. The people of God are destined to freely receive what others aggressively seek through war and investment. 

Take a good look around you. Like Abraham, all the land that you see will one day be yours, along with all the people of God. Imperfect and tarnished now by sin and its effects, it will one day by ours in glistening beauty and perfection. What ecology could never do, God will do with stunning magnificence.

You and I know a great secret regarding the future of planet earth. And that secret ought to serve as the basis for confidence and peace as we live and serve this day. Aggression and investment are destined to be ultimately futile; humility, patience, and righteousness will prevail. 

Savor the hope and promise before you, and live life wisely as you prepare to receive what God has so graciously offered. Wait patiently for the LORD; cultivate humility. The world will ignore and mock these qualities, but God will bring His great plans to fruition in and through those who make these priorities. 

Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012