My God (Psalm 63)

Are we satisfied in God or do we make idols out of the things that a corrupt world values? Who is our God? Let’s look at Psalm 63.

A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah. (WEB)

How deep is our desire for God? Is it just a weekly afterthought, or a deep thirst in a world that is a spiritual desert?

God, You are my God; I eagerly seek You. I thirst for You; my body faints for You in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. So I gaze on You in the sanctuary to see Your strength and Your glory. (Ps 63:1-2 HCSB)

How much greater is God’s love than that of human society? Is lifting up hands in church just for charismatics? Do we praise God with joy in our churches or just stand there mute?

Because your gracious love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name. Just as I am satisfied with the choicest of foods, so my lips will praise you joyfully. (Ps 63:3-5 ISV)

Do we think about God on our beds at night and rejoice in Him and His help? How hard do we follow after God?

When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. (Ps 63:6-8 KJV)

In the midst of a world that seeks to destroy our lives for money, selling tainted food products, creating scams, speaking lies, do we keep our promises to God?

But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth. They will be delivered over to the power of the sword; They will be a portion for foxes. But the king will be glad in God; Everyone who swears by Him will boast, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be closed. (Ps 63:9-11 LSB)

For what do we hunger and thirst, the ethics of a corrupt world or God’s values?

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Mat 5:6 NIV)

Are we satisfied in God or do we make idols out of the things that a corrupt world values? Who is our God? You decide!