Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
Application:
This psalm of David reflects his experience in the Wilderness of Judah while he was king (see 63:11)—most likely when he fled Jerusalem during Absalom’s rebellion.
63:1–2 His experience in the dry, desolate wilderness without water prompts David to consider his thirst—that of his soul. He truly thirsts not for water but for God (63:1). This thirst was satisfied when he could gaze on God’s glory in his sanctuary, the tabernacle (63:2). But in the wilderness, David longs for God’s glory.
In Psalm 63:3–5, even in the wilderness, David finds satisfaction, joy, and comfort in praising God. Better than life itself is the faithful love that God demonstrates toward those who fear him (63:3). When you, like David, realize that God’s faithfulness is more important than life-sustaining necessities such as food and water, you, too, will praise [him] with joyful lips (63:5). Such genuine worship will sustain you in your own wilderness experiences.
In Psalm 63:6–8, as he lay awake at night, David could have been consumed by his troubles. Instead, he disciplines himself to meditate on God, because he is his helper (63:6–7). God’s right hand—a metaphor for his sovereign power—supports David (63:8). David’s musings should make you ask where you focus during your times of suffering. To whom do you first turn for help?
“Early will I seek you.” David’s attention and focus turn to God as soon as he wakes up.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 539–540.
To God be the glory!
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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