Yesterday's Bible Study |
In this morning's Psalm, we have a passionate expression of desire for the Lord. The psalmist says there is none like Him on Heaven or Earth; he desires the Lord above all things. The more we get to know the Lord, the more this verse reflects our sweet relationship with Him. As we grow in our knowledge of Him, we begin to cherish Him on a new level.
Have you experienced what it is like to desire the Lord above all else? This happens when we realize that the Lord is the only one who can meet all of our needs. He knows us completely and is able to satisfy us better than anything in the world can. He is better than a successful career, lots of money, physical health and beauty, or even a loving family and friends. This is because He meets our needs, not only in the present moment, but for all eternity. |
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Yet … it can be difficult to desire the Lord above all else. He might seem far off or inaccessible, and it's easy to forget how much we rely on Him when so many of our material needs are met each day. The Lord, however, meets us right where we are. If we want to desire Him above all things, we can begin to pray for that, asking the Lord to stir our hearts with longing for Him.
When we begin to know the Lord on a deeper level, we will want to know Him more! Our efforts compound; we will never get tired of Him. Instead, we will want to spend more and more time with Him. This is why mature believers spend so much time in prayer and in the Bible--they want to know the Lord better and better! As A.W. Tozer wrote in The Pursuit of God, "O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more."
This is what the Psalmist thought about when he wrote today's verse. He knew that nothing was better than the Lord. Today, our hearts can begin to resound with this same truth.
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