Thursday's Thought

Psalm 63 

1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

² To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

³ Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

⁴ Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

⁵ My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

Good morning to all of you on this Tremendous Thursday!

We have awakened to another morning, another day God has blessed us to see - what a privilege! I wonder today if you're thirsty on this Thursday? 

As I was reading Psalm 63 earlier this week from my Bible, and then searched a little deeper into the setting of this psalm, I found some interesting notes that I'd like to share with you today. I'll try to keep them within our daily spoonful!

David penned this psalm while he was in a wilderness, a place far removed from where he wanted to be, which was the sanctuary. Yet, in spite of his circumstances, he still sought after God - HIS God. He not only sought after his God; He praised his God - in the wilderness!

When did David seek God? EARLY! In Matthew Henry's commentary about this psalm, he wrote about David seeking God.... "Early, with the utmost care, as those that are afraid of missing him; we must begin our days with him, begin every day with him". To seek God first every morning sets a peaceful pace for the entire day. Before all the distractions of life start vying for our attention, why not seek after God?

The wilderness did not diminish David's desire for his God, in fact, it deepened it. He longed for God, "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." (Psalm 42:1) David longed to be in the sanctuary to see God's power, yet in the midst of his wilderness, he praised God. He lifted his hands to His God and blessed Him. He found favor with God in the midst of his desolate situation. 

David's God, who is OUR God, will not disappoint us. He satisfies the thirsty soul no matter what we are going through. God delights in pouring out water and nourishment to those who seek Him, and seek Him early. 

I love this old song, Fill My Cup, Lord, written by Richard Blanchard:

Verse One

Like the woman at the well, I was seeking

For things that could not satisfy

And then I heard my Savior speaking,

"Draw from My well that never shall run dry."

Chorus

Fill my cup, Lord,

I lift it up, Lord,

Come and quench this thirsting of my soul

Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more

Fill my cup, fill it up, and make me whole

Verse Two

There are millions in this world who are seeking

For pleasure earthly goods afford

But none can match the wondrous treasure

That I find in Jesus Christ, my Lord

Verse Three

So, my brother, if the things that this world gives you

Leave hungers that won't pass away

My blessed Lord will come and save you

If you kneel to Him and humbly pray

Let's all seek the Lord with upturned cups this morning! He'll fill them up and make us whole!

Until tomorrow, Lord willing...............