Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3
David knew his destiny. Anointed secretly as a very young man, he would be Israel’s second king, but at the time he wrote this hymn, he was hiding in the Judean wilderness. Saul, Israel’s first king became wicked and even though David had proven to be his faithful ally and servant, Saul sought to kill the chosen heir to the throne. Unjustly treated as an outlaw and on the run, David wrote this hymn of gratitude and confident trust.
David understood God’s covenant love founded on God’s absolute authority. He did not question his circumstances but waited for the Lord’s will to be revealed. A future king should expect to be groomed for his position of authority and esteem. David put these ideals aside and was satisfied with God’s sovereignty.
When God’s intimate presence in your life is a take it or leave it option, you really have nothing at all. When God’s love is all that matters…..then it is all that matters.
Have a Terrific Tuesday,
Gretchen