And the context shifts from the sanctuary to his thinking about God in the night 6when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night. We all make time to do what we really want to do. Why now, when the opportunities to serve You are so great? Ill never forget what he said next. But the king shall rejoice in God: David was not yet on Israels throne and that promise still waited many years for fulfillment. David was a prophet and speaks this way here (Acts 2:30). For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, In a land parched, lifeless, and without water. 62 DeClaisse-Walford, et al., The Book of Psalms, 622. Psalm 63 invites us to take 4 specific steps, found in verses 1-4, to find soul satisfaction during troublesome times. Bear with me for a second to let me wet my throat again. Lifting up the hands toward God was a gesture of prayer (cf. There are the pressures of raising godly children in our pagan society. Now for the crucial question: Im assuming that you already know God personally through Christ. There were still those who wanted to kill him. This could have been when he was fleeing from Saul (1 Samuel 23) or from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-30). Because You have been my help, But those who seek my life, to destroy it: Davids deep communion with God did not take away his problems. He seeks God, they seek to kill him.]. Thus David could commit the situation to the Lord and act with the right perspective and balance: He would make it his business to rejoice in God, and let God deal with his enemies and vindicate him. John Chrysostom (347-407) wrote that it was decreed and ordained by the primitive [church] fathers, that no day should pass without the public singing of this Psalm. He also observed that the spirit and soul of the whole Book of Psalms is contracted into this Psalm (cited by J. J. Stewart Perowne, The Book of Psalms, [Zondervan], p. 486). A portion for jackals: If the body of a human being were to be left on the ground, the jackals would certainly leave but little traces of it; and in the olden times of warfare, they must have held high revelry in the battle-fields after the armies had retired. God alone can do that. David expresses longing for Gods presence, praise, joy, fellowship with God, confidence in Gods salvation. David knew God would deliver him because God had elected him and had blessed him for his submission to the Lords will. What a remarkable fulfilment of David's prophecy came to pass. The psalm shows us that Davids priority was to seek the Lord. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 105. Your relationship with the Lord is comparable to a marriage relationship. In David we have a notable example of a sensitive, tender, self analysing soul, living in sustained communion with God, while deeply sensible of the claims of the civil and religious polity of Israel, and, moreover, while externally devoted to a large round of exacting public duties. it is you I seek! As we seek God in our trial, let us be renewed in our faith. And as we learn in 2 Samuel, David was in fact restored to power and his enemies were destroyed. Gods powerful hand upheld and sustained David. To see and to feel that power of God working in us once more. The wicked are, in other words, the very leavings of mankind."[13]. As you think on what God has done for you in Christ, it ought to move you emotionally. 63. But it is still not the same as knowing him personally. He was speaking of his sense of dependence on God. [Iq^P@r9 v ( H0:q5M8fS |#s4ZG@l8Iq~nr$_n.P;,+4Wmj3&?Pm)9Qn(w IhxKUS 2dy T/:VE~s" e&TeXLbJ!SVS{\SN8!.n tv^hom`R CP}ZYaP bs \.rxm]k U 6hJwSKy@9uU<(Bm&s bo,H +[R~ `UiLV!+Nu-,myi93Oma&1l5+q(OXAIHJ[>[ 9B!n:hq{ :iy . Even in the middle of a calamity such as this rebellion, which would push many to fall apart emotionally, David had inner peace and calm. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. I want to answer from Psalm 63 three questions about seeking after God: Psalm 63 allows us to peer into the heart of this man after Gods own heart. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. God was Davids help. They are seeking to kill him v. 9. Get me out of here! David did write a song like that (Psalm 3). I don't mean just saying prayers that are not spawned from the heart, of course. Tools. In Gods time and in Gods way, Davids enemies did fall by the sword, which has the sense of being killed in battle. As soon as David arose in the morning, he became aware of his need for God-just as he needed water shortly after waking up. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! As the relationship developed you would begin to discover more and more about the man, not from an academic standpoint, but as a close friend. b. Therefore, David says, My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me (63:8). Your right hand upholds me. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient. Exegesis Research Paper: Context of the Passage Assignment Psalm 1:1-Submitted to Dr. Debra Warren in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of. Expositions on the Psalms. Two things are necessary for such triumph as this. Verses 8-9 conclude the first section of the psalm by revealing the fruit of the psalmist's prescription for his own soul. Jesus said empty prayers amounted to only religious ceremony. A Song. But those who seek my life, to destroy it, My soul follows close: Press toward the mark. Psalm 63:1-11. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 63:3-6 Even in affliction we need not want matter for praise. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. There were three of these, the first, middle, and last; and the sleeplessness of the beleaguered king would seem to be indicated by his being awake, thinking of God, during the night watches. We're told in the New Testament that we are supposed to "count it all joy" when we fall into various trials. The title of this psalm is, A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Its the same word used in Genesis 2:24, where it says that a man will cleave to his wife. The next day, he flew off into oblivion and disgrace. If v. 11 does mean swearing by King David, this is what Ittai does in 2 Samuel 15:21. v. 11 speaks of David as a king which doesnt fit his fleeing from Saul. Strive in everything to act in such a way that others may praise and honor the God whom you profess to serve because they have seen His attributes shining through your life." That should be our aim at all times, but especially in a time of trial. [Notice the contrasts: Davids mouth is full of praise, their lies. "[1], All but the timid scholars agree with Rawlinson who wrote: "All the indications agree exactly with the superscription that this psalm was composed by David as he fled through the wilderness of Judea toward the Jordan during the revolt of Absalom."[2]. Night watches: An expression which stresses the slow progress of the hours. (Kidner), ii. Yes, because he calls Him my God. But he wanted more. Thousands were left where they fell to become the food of beasts. Being faint and thirsty are mentioned in 2 Samuel 16:2 and 17:29. 5:6). But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 3 - "Betrayal: A Prayer to God During a Crisis of Rebellion and Betrayal Within the Family". Scripture: Psalm 63. She didnt want to part from her (see also, 1 Kings 11:2; Gen. 34:3; 2 Sam. 11 Jam es O r , d .The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Vol 4 (Gran Rapids: Wm. Putting God in the center of your life gives you balance and perspective in the crises of life. Therefore he also used the night watches to meditate upon God. 57:2). But while keeping the depth of feeling in mind, it is helpful to separate out three strands of what it means to seek after God: O God, You are my God. David knew God in an intimate, personal way. Can it be right for us to treat the Lord with mute indifference? (Spurgeon), iii. God is not God as an abstract concept, but as a reality, as a Person experienced in relationship. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalm 2. "It is our duty to rejoice in the shadow of God's wings. Spurgeon noted that we should not limit our thanks and praise to such seasons: Even when our heart is rather desiring than enjoying we should still continue to magnify the Most High, for his love is truly precious; even if we do not personally, for the time being, happen to be rejoicing in it. His own son whom he loved was attempting to kill him. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. The connection expressed by my soul follows close is truly close. You can check these in your browser security settings. How can we make time alone with God a priority and yet avoid a legalistic approach to it? A. . Those who want (or are hungry and *thirsty) to see God do what is right will live in God's *kingdom. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4. But if your priorities are clear, then you can respond to your pressures by making choices in line with your priorities, and thereby give direction to your life. "So have I looked upon thee in the sanctuary" (Psalms 63:2). The primary sense of [the Hebrew word is] to glue together; from thence it signifies figuratively to associate, to adhere to, to be united with; and particularly to be firmly united with strong affection. (Chandler, cited in Spurgeon). This is the psalm where David writes a parable-song equating his walk with God to that of a shepherd taking care of his sheep. i. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Even though David was miles away from the ark, he still worshipped God. There must have been a time when you met Him personally through Jesus Christ. Psalm 63:9-10. Five Questions for Discussion follow the Bible Lesson Commentary . (1) What the righteous man does not do. i. But we should not try to fill the vacuum in our lives with people, but with God. As he remembers who God is, this leads him to worship God, even in his time of trial. You cant explain that apart from God! <> Thus no one can boast; we have only received Gods undeserved gift. First, he is strengthened as heremembers who God is. .. This is the tabernacle in Jerusalem. Keep your areas of struggle in mind as we work our way through this psalm. "In the Hebrew, these words are: [~'Elohiym], [~'Eli]. [Note: Kidner, p. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Holy, holy, holy, Merciful and Mighty, God over all, and blessed eternally. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. And then, right in the middle of it, Redpath was laid up with a stroke. Because You have been my help: Many of Davids psalms are simple cries for help. - Psalm 63:3. I have always been moved and challenged by Luke's description of Christ's decisive turn to the cross in Luke 9:51. Verse 2: David wanted to see God's power and *glory in the *Temple in Jerusalem. We join athletic teams where there is more pressure to excel. Meditation on God fills a basic need in the heart of every person, as basic a need as food and drink. Even in Canaan, though a fruitful land and the people numerous, yet there were wildernesses . Wisdom . They shall fall by the sword; EXPOSITION Verse 1. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. At five years old we are thrust into school where there is pressure to perform and to compete for grades. 352-53.]. Whats the result? Far away from the temple, the psalmist feels spiritually distant from God. Psalm 36:7-9 How excellent is your loving kindness, O God! David said, I shall seek you earnestly; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh yearns for You. Didnt David have the Lord? World problems, economic problems, personal problems, and the problems of friends and loved ones all press upon us. Never was a rebellion snuffed out as suddenly and thoroughly as was Absalom's, several facets of which were outlined in the prophecies. John Piper Sep 25, 1983. The theme of trust, which Psalms 61, 62 emphasize, reaches a climax in Psalms 63. my soul. It is one of the most well-loved psalms. "[10] Christ himself adopted this beautiful metaphor (Matthew 23:37). And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. As the king of Israel, he knew the pressures of leadership. a. I. 10-22 as sections two (10-16, Rescue from Prison) and three (vv 17-22, Rescue . Verse 1. ii. B. O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. 62:12). (Kidner), ii. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. But I want you to see that a person who seeks after God is not a religious mystic who is out of touch with reality. No area was off limits to God. Psalm 63:1, NIV: A psalm of David. is the interpretation added to the figure, as in Psalm 144:7. "[12], Kidner noted that, "The jackals are the final scavengers, consuming the remains of the kill rejected by larger beasts. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 2 O God, you are my God. Matthew Henry wrote that, "Just as the sweetest of Paul's epistles were those sent out from a Roman prison, so some of the sweetest of David's Psalms are those that were penned, as this one was, in the wild desolation of the Dead Sea desert. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. You manage your money by considering what His Word says about it. God responded with care and strength for David, upholding him with His mighty right hand (the hand of skill and strength). [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. Sep 25, 1983. i. Reflecting on his God bolstered the kings confidence that the Lord would preserve him in his present situation. Mercy is with him, Ps. An accomplished scholar of the Psalms, Mark Futato next . We'll find out who is his enemy, soon. Davids soul was at rest. February 21, 2016 Transfiguration of Our Lord Ash Wednesday This includes time in His Word, renewing your mind so that you can please Him. He said that the Lord quietly impressed upon him, Alan, youve gotten your work ahead of your worship. Ouch! c. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me: This speaks of the partnership and connection the believer experiences with God. i. The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician.To Jeduthun. During his reign, his son, Absalom, led a rebellion against him. stream "The night watches" (Psalms 63:6). The result of this remembering is that he is satisfied and full of praise to God. He had to be thinking constantly about their safety. This is a very beautiful psalm that speaks to seeking after God in difficult times and finding faith to make it through. 11Those who would hand over my life to the sword shall. Thus will I bless thee That is, so as I have done, and have now said. The soul of David in Psalms 63:1 "thirsted" for God, but here the metaphor of physical hunger is employed to describe the soul's overwhelming desire for God and his healing fellowship. But David is following hard after God, as the old King James Version puts verse 8. We're going to discover together, step-by-step, how David was satisfied in his heart in times of trouble. As I already mentioned, you begin a relationship with God when you realize that you have sinned against the holy God and when you flee for refuge to the provision God has made for your sin, the cross of Christ. 3:11). Other times it has the idea of presence, as in the wings of the cherubim that surround the throne of God. Thinking about Gods ability to satisfy his every need brought a sense of fullness into Davids life. Reginald Heber's immortal hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy," memorializes these words in the first stanza. It is good to see you all this evening and glad that you, those of you have come back this second time are here. "Where no water is" (Psalms 63:1). As I have begun, I will go on: the present devout affections shall not pass away like the morning cloud, but shine more and more like the morning sun. "There may be other psalms that equal this outpouring of devotion; few if any that surpass it." Whether we are delivered or not (David here has a prophetic insight that he will be delivered) we can confess with David that Gods steadfast love is better than life. That even if things dont get better, we know God will take care of us. If you figure that youve reached a level of maturity in your Christian life where you can put it in neutral and coast, youre in trouble! Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Psalm 63: Prayer is the breath of our relationship of God. Most commentators believe it to belong either to David's wilderness years before he came to the throne of Israel, or to his brief exile from the throne in the rebellion of Absalom. 124-26.] He meant, "Let the promotion of God's glory or honor be your aim in all that you do. Psalm 63:1. finally,he speaks prophetically in faith of Gods deliverance. Sometimes you have to work at the romance (which sounds contradictory, but its not). Suddenly he finds time to spend with her! This is a Psalm written by David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Have you spoken with God this morning? The last 3 verses say a bit about what David is going through. The point is, to seek after God means to go after God with an intense desire. If v. 11 does mean swearing by King David, this is what Ittai does in 2 Samuel 15:21. v. 11 speaks of David as a king which doesnt fit his fleeing from Saul. If we take swearing by David as an expression of loyalty to him (as it is with swearing by Yahweh) this fits the context of a rebellion against David. Click on the different category headings to find out more. He left his possessions and his wives behind him. We live in a day marked by pressure in almost every area of life. This second Psalm can be seen like a television program with one camera on earth and another in heaven. 1. Notice, briefly four things which characterize the person who seeks the Lord: My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness. He is never complacent, but satisfied. Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. 4) Because of the KJV translation of the word "early" in v. 1, Psalm 63 has been called a "morning psalm." - This psalm is something of a climax of a trio of psalms (Pss. Being faint and thirsty are mentioned in 2 Samuel 16:2 and 17:29. Psalm 65 - At the Temple, In the Earth. The higher and more responsible the leadership position, the greater are the pressures. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2009, All Rights Reserved. "The word here should be translated `jackals,' as that is the meaning of it,"[11] as is indicated by the alternative reading in the American Standard Version margin. It is to this propensity of the jackal that David refers himself a man of war, who had fought on many a battle-field, and must have seen the carcasses of the slain mangled by these nocturnal prowlers. (Wood, cited in Spurgeon), iii. But the king will rejoice in God (63:11). %PDF-1.3 God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Ways to Follow . Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. David had reason to be afraid, lonely . My lips would not praise You, unless before me were to go Your mercy. And that to know and experience Gods steadfast love is better than whatever life can give us. Psalm 63:1, ESV: A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. It's an emotional psalm, coming out of the depths of David's life, and it would be an injustice to pick the psalm apart while missing the feeling that it conveys. Review your past week or month and ask yourself, Did my schedule reflect that seeking God was my number one priority? You say, Well, thats my priority, but Ive been under a lot of pressure! Pressure is what reveals your true priorities. 63:3-5 These verses describe how the psalmist praises God because of His lovingkindness (see Special Topic at Ps. As he lay in his hospital bed, he asked, Lord, why? "At the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.". The king had come to realize his need for God earlier as a result of what he had learned about God in the tabernacle. 5. Psalm 63:1-11 One sign of a genuine believer is devotion to Christ. Read verse 1. . Its an emotional psalm, coming out of the depths of Davids life, and it would be an injustice to pick the psalm apart while missing the feeling that it conveys. John Piper Aug 12, 1999. He told how he faced a time in his life when the opportunities for ministry were the greatest he had ever seen. Life without fear is not possible, but faith can call us to live into God's will for our life instead of reducing our lives because of our fears and insecurities. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. It includes time in praise and worship, expressing your love for Him. 2. Yet that is not what David sang of here. Psa 63:6. Sermon. c. Thus I will bless You: David did not mean this in the sense that a greater person bestows a blessing on a lesser. In Ephesians 4:9, Paul referred to the grave of Jesus as "the lower parts of the earth." ., p. And yet, in the psalm, the psalmist's physical needs only serve to draw attention to his spiritual longing. [Notice the contrasts: Davids mouth is full of praise, their lies. We should seek Him every day by spending time praying and reading the Bible. [6], Kidner gives a scholarly defense of this rendition.[7]. What does the person look like who seeks after God? In the midst of such pressures, there is one thing that will determine the course of your life: your priorities. Give me my kingdom back. But rather, he prayed, I shall seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh yearns for You; Your love is better than life. What amazing statements! belongeth mercy. David thought that he would be ungrateful and rude to not praise and thank the God who loved him so greatly. None of these details are missing from the prophecy. This is how much he is seeking after God. This is a very beautiful psalm of devotion to God. They shall be given over to the power of the sword: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.". He describes this seeking poetically as thirsting after water.Have you ever been really thirsty? But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who swears by Him will glory, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.. Psalms 63, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition The Lockman Foundation, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. My lips will praise You (63:3b). Meditation on the person and works of God can bring refreshment and invigoration to any believer. Yet it was a promise of God (first expressed in 1 Samuel 16), so by faith David could dare to think of himself as the king, and in that daring faith rejoice in God. A. W. Tozer, in his devotional classic, The Pursuit of God ([Christian Publications], pp. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. In that barren land, fleeing for his life from his own son, feeling disgraced and rejected, with an uncertain future, David penned Psalm 63. O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. Thus, more than twenty-thousand more were numbered among the slain. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Jesus himself adopted both of these metaphors in the Sermon on the Mount. . He has fled from the throne. Turkey satisfies our stomach, and pumpkin pie satisfies our sweet tooth, but only the Lord Jesus Christ satisfies the soul. In the same way, nothing, not even your marriage and family life, should come before your love relationship with God. It was the kind of thing every pastor prays and longs for. From a formal perspective, verses 8-9 offer a striking example of assumed repetition. 6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. 20:2). 1 O God, you are my God; tearnestly I seek you; umy soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in va dry and weary land where there is no water. Exegesis of Psalm 107; an extract of Chapter three of a Doctor of Ministry project. But he is full of praise to God and worships with hands upraised. My mouth offers praises with joyful lips (63:5b). 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding wyour power and glory. 1A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.a. i. This is a very beautiful psalm of devotion to God. i. 3 Because your xsteadfast love is better than life, The Holy Spirit is telling us through David, Seeking God is essential! If its not essential for you, then youve got to join David, the man after Gods heart, in making it so. I only want to touch lightly on this question so that I can concentrate on the third question. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. He is content to have and to experience Gods love for him without all this. And David knew the pressure of problems. Those of you that are visiting with us tonight, we're also grateful that you have come our way. He speaks of himself in the third person, either out of modesty or out of prudence. (Poole). Lets look at this passage in three simple steps: According to the inscription, this Psalm is connected to David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. It isnt clear exactly what this refers to, but a good case can be made that this Psalm is about when David fled Jerusalem into the wilderness when his son Absalom rebelled against him. Seeking after God should be our most important priority. Verses 1-11. Rather, God permeates every area of your life. 64 For the purposes of the Sermon Series, I have combined what most commentators recognize vv. ], Jesus stays behind in the temple. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: Tools. We may request cookies to be set on your device. When this is the regular frame of a believer's mind, he values the loving-kindness of God more than life. So David is using the bareness of the wilderness to speak actually of the bareness of his own soul. It not only satisfies the believer but overflows in praise, making him or her a blessing to others. God isnt just a spoke in the wheel; Hes the hub. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Perhaps you say, Im actively involved in serving Him! Thats fine, but thats not what Im asking. Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, . I remember you through the watches of the night, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.c. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. 1. In the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy (63:7b). The absence of prayer shows that we are spiritually dead. May I ask a question of every professed Christian? Much of David's writing in this passage is . . There is no area of your life, be it your business, your family, your education, or whatever, where God is not an integral part. Give me my palace back. To seek Him means to pursue Him alone to fill that God-shaped vacuum in your life. Psalms 63:2 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Its not a duty; its a delight! David made it a priority to spend time alone with God. "Early will I seek thee" (Psalms 63:1). The wicked would not prevail in the long run. [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. He was satisfied in God. Then, there is the mystery of that little word, "So," standing at the head of Psalms 63:2, which will surely bear this interpretation. Psalms THIRST AND SATISFACTION Psalm 63:1, Psalm 63:5, Psalm 63:8. e. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness: David spoke of a satisfaction that too few people know, even among believers. We ought not to make our praises of God to depend upon our own personal and present reception of benefits; this would be mere selfishness: even publicans and sinners have a good word for those whose hands are enriching them with gifts; it is the true believer only who will bless the Lord when he takes away his gifts or hides his face. (Spurgeon). The perfects after affirm that which they now do as they have before done; cf. That even if things dont get better, we & # x27 s. 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