Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

David longed for God like a body longs for water. He trusted God to deliver him from his enemies and their slanderous attacks.

What does it mean?

David found himself on the run again, hiding in the wilderness. While he suffered deprivation of good food and plentiful water, the most difficult deprivation was his inability to worship God in the Temple. He missed the opportunity to proclaim the praises of the Lord in the community of God’s people. David’s desire to be in the Lord’s presence drove him to pray, calling out to God for protection and deliverance. David found comfort, hope, and rest in God’s presence even in his wilderness situation.

How should I respond?

What difficult experiences of life have caused you to feel isolated? When those times come, follow David’s example and turn your thoughts to God. His presence is a refreshing fountain and a place of hope and rest. The circumstances may seem harsh, and your enemies may be aggressive and oppressive, but God’s provision is greater. Are you under personal attack or separated from your church family? You are not alone; God can bring victory, so rest and hope in Him.