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January 26, 2014
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TITLE: A Miktam Of David
Scripture: Psalm 16:1 - 11
God’s Message / God’s Commands / God’s Promises:
→ David, once again, emphasized God as His refuge. Every time he is in trouble or in distress, his lips utter only one thing...God is his refuge. Can we say the same? Are we able to hold on to this truth and know that God is our refuge in our troubles? David surely did so and whatever troubling circumstances he was in, he goes back calling upon the Lord who he took refuge from. We ought to do the same and follow the examples of David. Whether small or great, no matter the size of our problems, we should seek refuge from the only safe Refuge we can get it from, the Lord!
Also note that David even before the two greatest commandments were given by Jesus, already understand the value of loving God and man. In verses 2 - 4, we can see that David pointed our to the Lord as the source of all good. This is the reason that when we see nothing but the negative of all things, then it is safe to say that we do not see God around us anymore. Because when we believe in God and God is the source of all good things, our eyes will continually seek and find the good around us. David also spoke about the holy people whom he is delighted with. The importance of fellowship with one another - with people with the same convictions and beliefs! These 2 are valuable even before the time of Jesus and these were already emphasized in the lives of the people closest to God. This only proves that the Spirit working in the old testament is the same Spirit working in the new testament because they speak the same language.
David continued by declaring God as his portion and cup. Note that in the early days, people are dependent on their inheritance, their portion of it and they are entitled to it - which relates to provision. Yet, David already knew that his provision is the Lord's and even if he loses all his inheritance, God is still his portion and cup who will be the source of his provision of all his needs. So he will praise the Lord who counsels him and instructs his heart. God in this chapter was portrayed by David as a guide and teacher so David kept his eyes upon Him with the assurance that he will not be shaken for God is at his right hand. We can have the same confidence and certainty as we walk with God every day of our lives. Seeking for His guidance and instructions on a daily basis and understanding that we can only live through Him.
For the same reasons, because of God's guidance and instructions that keep us firm and unshakeable, our hearts are glad and our tongue will rejoice! We will have rest in Him - with full security because the Lord does not abandon us! He will not allow His faithful children to wither or lose. God will show and reveal the path of life to us and will fill us the joy of His presence with eternal pleasures at His right hand. Wow! What an amazing life it would be to discover the path of my life with You each day and enjoying the joy of Your presence with certainty of eternal pleasures with us by Your side. I choose You Lord!
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, what an amazing revelation - to know that there is no point of worry because You are the source of all good and my own inheritance. Thank You because You open my eyes to the good around me so as long as You are with me, I will always see the good of everything because apart from You, there is no good thing. Thank You because You are my inheritance and my portion. I will not fear for my needs not be met because You will take care of them. Thank You because You are my Guide and my Teacher, I accept Your guidance and instructions today. Open my ears that I may hear clearly Lord. Let me know Your ways that I may follow them. Thank You because as I do so, my whole being won't be able to stop praising You and rejoicing for You will reveal my path and fill me with the joy of Your presence daily with the assurance of eternal pleasures with You. Thank You Jesus. I want and NEED all these! In Jesus' Name, Amen!
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