"Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing." Ps 34:10
In Ps 34, we witness David's profound gratitude to God for rescuing him from dire situations. David's experience of escaping Abimelech by feigning insanity led him to compose a psalm of praise, urging others to trust in God's goodness. He exhorted the desperate men in the cave to taste and see that the Lord is good, emphasizing the importance of fully engaging with God to discover His mercy and grace. David candidly acknowledges that faith in God doesn't exempt believers from hardships. Despite the afflictions that may befall the righteous, David reassures that the Lord delivers them from all troubles. Drawing from his own encounters with lions as a shepherd boy, David reflects on how even strong, young lions can go hungry, yet those who fear the Lord lack nothing. Stop pursuing the things of this world, and start putting all your passions into pursuing the Lord. When you do, you will never lack any good thing. God has a lot of good in store for you, so don’t put your attention on anyone else or in anything else, but him! Taste and see that the lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Ps 34:8
For David, diligently seeking God was the key to experiencing divine provision and protection. He knew firsthand the trials and tribulations of life but found solace in pursuing God wholeheartedly, reaping the rewards of wisdom, strength, and divine guidance. This same promise extends to us today. While we may still face challenges, illness, and trials, knowing God is with us brings ultimate victory. Our earthly possessions may be limited, but we possess immeasurable riches in Christ. Fear the lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. Ps 34:9. Through our study of practicing the presence of God, we continually uncover the wealth of knowing Jesus deeply. In surrender, we find safety. We're liberated from needing total control because we serve a God who does. Surrendering brings about greater freedom, purpose, and fulfillment than striving and controlling ever could.
I've witnessed God's provision firsthand in my financial struggles, reminding me that true riches lie in experiencing God's supernatural peace and protection amidst life's storms. I'd rather have God's presence than material abundance, for in Him, I lack nothing. As John 14:2-3 assures us, God has prepared a place for us to dwell with Him for eternity. No matter how lofty one's achievements or how abundant their possessions are, without Christ, they remain hollow. Even those seemingly endowed with all the world offers will find themselves spiritually famished and weary within. Material abundance can mask internal emptiness, leaving a soul yearning for true fulfillment. However, lack is unknown for those who ardently chase after the Lord. They discover that in Christ, they possess the entirety of goodness. It's a revelation that transcends material wealth, for in Christ, one can have nothing and yet possess everything.
Consider this truth: genuine richness lies not in external acquisitions but in embracing Christ's presence. He fills every void, satisfies every hunger, and sustains every weary soul. For the angel of the lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. Ps 34:7. To have Christ is to possess the ultimate treasure, surpassing all earthly riches and achievements. Trusting in the Lord does not exempt us from hardship or deprivation, but it assures us that despite scarcity, we lack no good thing. Our Heavenly Father, who knows our needs before we even ask, delights in providing for His children, often in ways we least expect. As we journey through the wilderness of life, may we hold fast to the promise of Ps 34:10. May we trust in the Lord with all our hearts, knowing that He's faithful to sustain us, nourish us, and lead us to green pastures, even in the midst of barren deserts. And may our hunger be a catalyst for deeper dependence on Him, for in Him alone do we find true fulfillment and abundance.
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