Meditation
EARLY WILL I SEEK YOU
Text: Psalm 63
28 October 2018
REASONS FOR SEEKING THE LORD
What are your reasons for seeking the Lord? The Psalmist David wrote candidly about some of the reasons why he sought the Lord (Cf. Psalm 63).
- Because of the desperate needs of the soul
a) His soul longed for the Lord
b) There was a deep sense of thirst for God
c) There was no one else he could turn to except the Lord! Psalm 63:1
- Because there was lovingkindness with God
a) God’s lovingkindness was better than life Psalm 63:3
b) He knew that only God could truly and fully satisfy Psalm 63:5
- Because God had proven Himself to be able to help
a) God had been his protection
b) Under the shadow of His wings He had been protected Psalm 63:7
- Because of difficult problems faced
a) There were enemies
b) They were deadly and they had sought to kill Psalm 63:9-10
AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO SEEK GOD
David knew he needed God’s help! Thus, he sought the Lord with all his heart!
- Early will I seek You Psalm 63:1
a) There was no delay
b) There was a sense of urgency
c) There was a great sense of need
d) There was almost a sense of desperation
- I have looked for You Psalm 63;2
a) David sought the Lord everywhere
i) In a dry and thirsty land
ii) In the sanctuary
iii) He sought till he found the Lord
b) And having found the Lord
i) He followed the Lord closely Psalm 63:8
ii) He had a new-found appreciation of the Lord’s right hand upholding him Psalm 63:8
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us learn from the example of King David. He had learned many hard lessons along the way to becoming a king of Israel. Some lessons were learned painfully because of the many foolish mistakes and sins committed! But he did learn how to seek the Lord and to plead with Him to teach and to guide him in life!