Psalm 16:7-11…“You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” vs. 11
The psalmist was sold on the Lord. He had no regrets about casting his lot with the Creator and Sustainer of life. We can rightly assume that he took every opportunity available for singing praises in worship and that he gladly brought his offerings to the altar. That’s how it is when we live in the Lord.
In our communities of faith we will find many who will know exactly how the psalmist felt because they too have been convinced in Christ they have found the path of life. They’re living as they want to live, regularly feeding their spirits, and walking in the Way of Jesus. They daily see and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and cannot imagine that life could be any better for them. This does not mean that their lives are perfect. We will always see and experience brokenness. But even with the imperfections we can certainly know the fullness of joy.
No wonder the psalmist reported that with God there was pleasure, not the kind of pleasure that is often confused with self-indulgence. But this is pleasure that comes from an awareness of being blessed. It’s a good life, the best life, and since it’s a complete gift from God, we don’t need to ever fear that it could be taken away. “Goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives.”
Thought for the Day: What gives me pleasure?
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