Psalm 36 - 11.5.21
Scripture - What stood out?
Psalm 36:7-9 (ESV)
7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light do we see light.
Observation - What does it say?
A psalm of David. A beautiful, simple song beginning with a description of
“The wicked” in contrast to a loving, righteous faithful God. And ending with a brief description of what happens to those who are upright towards God and those who are not.
Understanding - What does it mean?
At desert streams church for the past couple of weeks there has been a sub-theme of feast(ing) in relation to the abundance of God. Paraphrasing Pastor Gary we tend to lose focus on the feast God has set before us and instead focus on the valleys we sometimes (for half glass empty me it is oftentimes) we find ourselves in.
I recently spent some time with someone whose body is in the name of Jesus temporarily not responding the way that it should. Thank you o Father God for this precious reminder. Your love is steadfast. We can rest under your wings. We can feast in your house. We can drink from your river. We partake in your fountain of life. In you there is light no matter how dark the valley.
Life Application - How can I apply this to my life today?
Thank you for your reminder to me on this day Lord. While we may live in a world that is filled with pain and suffering You remind me what it is to live in Your house, under the shadow of Your wings. Great is your faithfulness to me.
For my life application this morning I will think upon a valley in my life and instead of focusing on the darkness I will focus on the light. Instead of focusing on the famine I will focus on the feast. Help me Lord Jesus though I walk through the valley to trust in You completely without wavering. In the name of Jesus do I ask and pray, amen.
-kenneth lee
