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PSALM 63

This psalm probably grew out of David’s painful experience during the rebellion led by his son Absalom (2 Sam. 15:13–23). Imagine the king having to leave his comfortable palace and flee to the wilderness to hide! When you find yourself in a “wilderness” situation, take inventory of the things that really are important. David said:

“I still have God” (1–2). The God you worship in the sanctuary is with you in your difficulty. If you hunger and thirst after Him, He will satisfy you (Matt. 5:6).

“I still have a song” (3–4). David could not go to the altar and offer sacrifices to God, but he could lift his hands and his voice as “spiritual sacrifices” (Heb. 13:15). When you praise God, your inner person is nourished (v. 5), and you are satisfied.

“I still have joy in the Lord” (vv. 6–11). If you cannot rejoice in your situation, you can always rejoice in your Savior: His past help (v. 6), His present protection (v. 7), and His future guidance (v. 8). He hides you and holds you, so you have nothing to fear.

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