TEXT: PSALM 16:1-11
Key verse: “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of
joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).
Most men are obsessed with temporal carnal based activities. Only very few dare to plod the earthly terrain through eternal perspective. And because of blurred spiritual vision, not many appreciate the need to be in God’s presence than in any other place.
David is the writer of this Psalm. At the superficial level, it is a confession of his faith in the preserving power of God. An in-depth exam it for nation of the Psalm reveals its prophetic tenor. It opens itself to an extended theme - that of the Messiah.
Jesus, our Lord is that Messiah whose primary purpose is to save the lost. This prophetic thrust is implied here (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:29-36). This prayer is that of the Lord Jesus who envisions the gruesome and excruciating pain that is set before Him at the cross as He exclaimed, “now is my soul troubled: and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour” (John 12:27).
Our Lord saw the weight, pains and pangs of the cross but the Gethsemane prayer made Him see “the joy that was set before Him....” Beyond the cross, He saw the crown. Our concern in this Psalm today is the reaction of the Lord to the imminent suffering of the cross. He prayed “preserve me O Lord...”, He confesses positively the promises of God concerning His Life.
We too can take a cue from the responses of Jesus to trials, tests and trouble. Our afflictions are light when they stand beside Jesus. When next you are passing through a difficult situation, draw near to God. In His presence, you will find the fullness of joy.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: No where else to receive the fullness of joy than in His presence.
Most men are obsessed with temporal carnal based activities. Only very few dare to plod the earthly terrain through eternal perspective. And because of blurred spiritual vision, not many appreciate the need to be in God’s presence than in any other place.
David is the writer of this Psalm. At the superficial level, it is a confession of his faith in the preserving power of God. An in-depth exam it for nation of the Psalm reveals its prophetic tenor. It opens itself to an extended theme - that of the Messiah.
Jesus, our Lord is that Messiah whose primary purpose is to save the lost. This prophetic thrust is implied here (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:29-36). This prayer is that of the Lord Jesus who envisions the gruesome and excruciating pain that is set before Him at the cross as He exclaimed, “now is my soul troubled: and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour” (John 12:27).
Our Lord saw the weight, pains and pangs of the cross but the Gethsemane prayer made Him see “the joy that was set before Him....” Beyond the cross, He saw the crown. Our concern in this Psalm today is the reaction of the Lord to the imminent suffering of the cross. He prayed “preserve me O Lord...”, He confesses positively the promises of God concerning His Life.
We too can take a cue from the responses of Jesus to trials, tests and trouble. Our afflictions are light when they stand beside Jesus. When next you are passing through a difficult situation, draw near to God. In His presence, you will find the fullness of joy.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: No where else to receive the fullness of joy than in His presence.
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