As I was reading Psalm 17 this morning, I was reminded of something Pastor Paul said last Sunday.
Psalm 17 is a prayer for protection written by David. Several times David asks God to hear what He is asking.
“Lord, hear a just cause, pay attention to my cry, listen to my prayer….” [vs 1 HCSB]
“I call on You, God, because You will answer me, listen closely to me, hear what I say.” [vs 6 HCSB]
Throughout the song, David details his enemies and their tactics. He continually asks for deliverance from God. There is no mention of God’s deliverance in the song, but it is the last verse that reminded me of what Pastor Paul said on Sunday.
“But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.” [vs 15 HCSB]
Pastor Paul asked us Sunday if we were seeking the “LORD’s presents or the LORD’s Presence.”
David placed his requests before God, but however God responded to him, he found his satisfaction in the LORD’s presence.
I have a long list of requests, but as I was reminded on Sunday, the only thing that will truly satisfy me is found in the LORD’s presence. It is that I must seek. Amen
