Good Thursday morning, and blessings in the mighty name of Our Lord Jesus to you and your loved ones!Read Psalm 63.
This famous psalm was written by David as he was in the wilderness of Judah, either before he became king or while he was a fugitive during Absalom’s rebellion. David’s wilderness experience is beautifully reflected in several of the important passages in Psalm 63.
“O God, You are my God” The psalmist opens with a powerful yet simple repetitive declaration that affirms that God is the only God; the one true living God; and that there is no God other than God.
“My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.” What an amazing picture of seeking the LORD while in that wilderness place! My brothers, each of us find ourselves in “the wilderness” from time to time. It is that place where we feel disconnected; alone; desperate; doubting; insecure; powerless; without choices and without options; and even separated from our Good God, seemingly unable to hear His voice or discern His will. During those times, we would do well to fully embrace the words that David has recorded for us in his psalm:
– “thirst” and “long” for God.
– Quite literally, look for God.
– Praise Him, with your mouth and lips.
– Remember God when you lie down.
– Meditate always on the LORD.
– Return to your testimonies – recall the times that God has helped you.
– Rejoice in His protection.
– Remember that His hand is holding you.
And finally, as we close our consideration of today’s reading, let us return to one of the opening proclamations in this psalm of David “Early will I seek You”. My brother, if you are in the wilderness (and even if you are not), I encourage you to start each morning by taking some time to think about our Good God; all of His benefits; His Kingdom; and all that He desires to do in you and through you.
Colossians 3:2. – “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Amen!
