Psalm 16 -- David's Personal Hymn Of Joy?

I love this psalm!  David asks God to continue to protect him because he trusts in God.  He knows the Source of his blessings and he loved being around others who loved God.

God was active in David’s life, and David knew it and acknowledged it:  “He advises me …. I feel His leading … He is close by my side …. You will not leave me in the grave … You will teach me how to live a holy life … With You I will find pleasure forever.”

The pleasure we’ll experience in God’s presence is far beyond the greatest happiness we could feel here on earth.  My commentary added some thoughts:  “Our relationship to ourselves, our circumstances, other people, and the future depends on our relationship to the Lord … If Jesus is the Lord of our lives, then the possessions we have and the circumstances we are in represent the inheritance He gives us … The future is your friend when Jesus is Your Lord.”

Perhaps the telling questions I read were these:  “Do you anticipate being with Christ in glory?  Is He the joy of Your life today?”  Our lives with Him on this earth should be considered training for reigning, for eternal life starts now.

Father, thank You for that moment when I finally understood that my life was not about heaven someday, but instead, about understanding that my joy is in my daily conversations with You, learning more about You and watching You impact my life every day.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford