Meditation
“YOU ARE MY LORD”
Text: Psalm 16
5 June 2016
A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY
There are so many wonderful testimonies in the Scriptures. We learn so much from reading these testimonies. Psalm 16 was essentially a testimony written by King David. In this Psalm he testified of how he stayed committed to his faith in God.
A DECLARATION OF FAITH IN GOD
David expressed his faith in God by making some very significant statements.
- O God, in You I put my trust Psalm 16:1
- You are my Lord Psalm 16:2
- You are the portion of my inheritance and my lot Psalm 16:5
- I have set the LORD always before me Psalm 16:8
- He is at my right hand Psalm 16:8
HOW DID HE COME TO HAVE SUCH A FAITH IN GOD?
This is an important line of inquiry. Let us ponder how David cultivated his faith in the Lord.
- Through prayer
a. David maintained an active prayer life
b. He turned to the Lord often
c. Often he would pray, “Preserve me, O God, for in You I have put my trust.” Psalm 16:1
- Through choosing the Lord
a. This was an active choice on David’s part
b. This was a choice that he made consciously
c. An example may be found here
“O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You maintain my lot.” Psalm 16:5
- Through instruction
a. David saw the Lord as His Teacher
b. He noted how the Lord instructed him
“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel;
My heart also instructed me in the night seasons.” Psalm 16:7
WE CAN HAVE A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY TOO
Anyone can have a testimony to share. It is really a matter of walking with the Lord. God would be more than happy to lead us if we cry out to Him in humble prayer! Let us make this our prayer.
“You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11