The Path of Life

Ps. 16:11

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

 

David is declaring the goodness of the Lord as he asks for help. He remembers what he knows to be true about God.

• God is his refuge-so protection is at ready access.
• He has no good apart from God- he doesn't need the world's protection--only God's. 
• He has the fellowship of excellent saints in the land-other people who love God too.
• The Lord is his chosen portion and cup-David's choice is God. God as his cup sustains him with life giving water.
• God has given him a beautiful inheritance-An inheritance that is vastly different than what the world offers. 
• God gives him counsel-Here is his direction and guidance.
• He sets the Lord before him-God leads him in all that he does.No worry then about a wrong path.
• God is his right hand-His power and might.
• God has made him glad, rejoicing, and secure- He is a soul at rest.
• God will not give him over to Sheol or corruption- He has everlasting life.
• God has made known the path of life to Him-The way to live eternally.
• David has been in God's presence and has known fullness of joy- Wow!
• David knows at the right hand of God are pleasures forevermore.

What a glorious expression of love for God! Asking to be preserved by God is a small thing when his entire life is in God. I love the proportion of petition to praise that David expresses. It is a reminder to me to remember all God has done for me. Graciously, He has allowed me to have the same relationship with Him as David did.

Father,

I praise Your name for Your love and patience. Thank You for reminding of the great blessings I have in You.

In Jesus name,

Amen