In God's presence - that is a wonderful place to be
Sometimes when I get into deep worship and have an encounter with God,
I want to stay in that place, it is a taste of heaven
The more I grow in God is the more I want of him
May he give you such a zeal and thirsting for him
And may he fill you to the overflow
Listen to these words
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Here is an exegesis on these words:
With these words David seemed to understand that the benefits of this life commitment to God were received in both this life, and the life beyond.
i. The path of life is something enjoyed by the believer both now, and in eternity. God gives us eternal life to enjoy as a present gift, extending into eternity.
ii. In Your presence is fullness of joy: This was a joy David could experience now (in the context of his previously mentioned gladness and rejoicing), but also ultimately receive when in the more immediate presence of God.
e. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore: David had full confidence that his life with God – both now and forevermore – would be marked by the highest and best pleasures. This is life lived above shallow entertainments and excitements.
i. These pleasures are enjoyed at a place: “We are also told that heaven is to be enjoyed at the right hand of God. The right hand, even on earth, is the place of favor, and the place of honor, and the place of security. The right-hand place is always regarded as the place of dignity and nobility in all courts. God is not going to give his people any left-handed heaven, but they are to dwell at his right hand for evermore.” (Spurgeon)
ii. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore: This tells that both in this life and the life beyond, true pleasures forevermore are found at the right hand of God, not in separation from Him.
In Christ after repentance your position is one of reconciliation with God
Breathe in the fresh breath of God today
I pray you will come into his presence and experience such refreshing, peace and joy
In Jesus name
Amen
Walk Good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
Opmerkingen