Thrive: A Journey Through the PsalmsSample

What are we looking at?

David faced some extreme adversity. Not many of us can say that we have had a deranged lunatic trying to kill us; our own family turn against us and have to hide from entire armies bent on our demise. This was David's daily reality, and yet, in the midst of that, he wrote this incredible Psalm of worship and joy of knowing God's presence. 

David had experienced God's presence and deliverance as a young man watching his family's sheep. During these extended hours alone, David would worship and speak with God and realize that God was the same all the time. Whether watching sheep or running for his life, the circumstances didn't change who God was, and the enemies or problems were never too big for His grace and power. 

Time and time again, in this Psalm, David poured out his desire to see God's face and dwell in His presence. 

When we have challenges in our way, no matter how big or small, what/who we are looking at changes everything! We can cower in fear and dread, or we can eagerly anticipate seeing God once again reveal His goodness and mercy and turn the enemy's attack into God's triumphant victory. 

Daily Challenge: 

Ask God if you have been looking at the wrong things. How much time do you spend focusing on what your enemies are doing, or might do, to you? Has more of your attention and devotion been on the enemy or on your incredible savior? Time devoted is devotion. 

Prayer 

Father God, Please give me eyes to see and ears to hear what you are doing. Thank you that I will see your goodness in the land of the living—more than anything else, I want to know your presence and your love. Please help me to give you all my love and devotion in return.