Psalm 63:2-6
While on the run from his enemies, David took refuge in the wilderness of Judah. Yet his faith and trust in the living and true God never wavered. He confessed of having a deep yearning for God and for the security of being in God’s presence provided when deadly enemies threatened and in a time of need. “So, I have looked for You in the sanctuary To see Your power and Your glory” (v.2). Even in exile, the psalmist had an intimate relationship with God and looked for Him in the sanctuary. He desired to see the manifestation of His mighty works and His magnificent presence fill His sanctuary.
“Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You” (v.3). “Thus, I will bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name” (v.4). David testified of God’s love and kindness being more than life and that he would praise God for His unfailing love for mankind. While we were still sinners, His Son Jesus Christ died for us. That’s reason enough for all believers to lift their hands and bless the Lord as long as they have breath. This gave testimony to David’s trust in God as all believers should.
The psalmist continued expressing his delight in the Lord: “My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips” (v.5 KJV): “When I remember thee upon my bed and meditate on thee in the night watches” (v.6 KJV). In spite of David’s circumstances, he never stopped thirsting for the joy of fellowship in the Lord.
Today, lift your voice and shout, “Glory!”