They shall be given over to the power of the sword: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.". 5My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips . Psa 63:7. Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition The Lockman Foundation, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. Bear with me for a second to let me wet my throat again. Second, he is strengthened as he remembers how God has helped him in the past. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Life without fear is not possible, but faith can call us to live into God's will for our life instead of reducing our lives because of our fears and insecurities. "There may be other psalms that equal this outpouring of devotion; few if any that surpass it." 206.]. There is a brief diversion, however in verse 9 when in a stark contrast the focus goes from the Almighty to those who plot to destroy. JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Psalms Commentary (1864) Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. Abbreviations Used in . Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. God isnt just a spoke in the wheel; Hes the hub. Seeking after God should be our most important priority. That which is bitter is called , root , stringere, from . My lips will praise you. This is how much he is seeking after God. And in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. We are in Psalm 63 this morning. Because You have been my help: Many of Davids psalms are simple cries for help. Psalm 23 is a realistic hopeful passage written by David about the presence of trials in his life versus the provision and relationship the Lord has for him. O20 Z$Uqg>6%rW);oN:Z[^"eBz!Yk&:%r(7! 1 A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. "The word here should be translated `jackals,' as that is the meaning of it,"[11] as is indicated by the alternative reading in the American Standard Version margin. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Series ) for October 31, 2010 , is from Psalm 63:1-11 . They prey on dead bodies, and assemble in troops on battlefields to feast on the slain. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. I will . No area was off limits to God. "[10] Christ himself adopted this beautiful metaphor (Matthew 23:37). Sometimes you have to work at the romance (which sounds contradictory, but its not). c. Thus I will bless You: David did not mean this in the sense that a greater person bestows a blessing on a lesser. And then you must develop your relationship by spending time with your new Friend through the weeks and months and years in a variety of situations. is the interpretation added to the figure, as in Psalm 144:7. Just as you feel physically after eating a delicious prime rib dinner, so David felt spiritually after feasting on the Lord. "O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water" (Psalm 63:1). As the relationship developed you would begin to discover more and more about the man, not from an academic standpoint, but as a close friend. Being faint and thirsty are mentioned in 2 Samuel 16:2 and 17:29. He knew that there was more and his whole being craved it as a thirsty man in the desert craves for water. He alone is our present help in time of trouble, and His compassion and mercy towards us is new every morning. Then he meets the woman of his dreams. RTCH 500-D. "The jackals are the scavengers of the East. For example, many people fill their lives with family and friends. But the king shall rejoice in God: David was not yet on Israels throne and that promise still waited many years for fulfillment. Psalm 4. "[12], Kidner noted that, "The jackals are the final scavengers, consuming the remains of the kill rejected by larger beasts. When a couple falls in love, there are strong feelings, and there is nothing wrong with that. .. This is the tabernacle in Jerusalem. 1. Read Matthew 5:10 at the top of this psalm. This is the God that he knows, has walked with and served his life. Twenty thousand of Absalom's forces were slain by the sword in the battle that ended the rebellion, which was fought in the forest of Ephraim (2 Samuel 18:7f). They shall fall by the sword; To seek after God means that there is always more, because God is an infinite person. It is attributed to King David, set when he was in the wilderness of . I invite you to turn there in your Bibles. 105. How does a person who lacks self-discipline go about getting it? "The night watches" (Psalms 63:6). God isnt just a slice of life, who rounds out your other pursuits. But David is following hard after God, as the old King James Version puts verse 8. EXEGETICAL (ORIGINAL LANGUAGES) Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. . But the king will rejoice in God (63:11). Its the same word used in Genesis 2:24, where it says that a man will cleave to his wife. But it is interesting that Psalm 63 contains no petition (Perowne, p. 487). Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Psalm 140:4 and Psalm 58:8, where, as in this passage, the treading or bending of the bow is transferred to the arrow. There are five divisions in the psalm, the first four with two verses each, and the fifth taking in the last three verses. I want to answer from Psalm 63 three questions about seeking after God: Psalm 63 allows us to peer into the heart of this man after Gods own heart. In the song, David, the shepherd-king, is the sheep who is shepherded by Yahweh. But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped. Indeed, even our Lord Jesus Christ was tried and tested and tempted during his time on this earth. Christianity is not just a matter of the head, but of the heart. The book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of Holy Scripture. There is no division between sacred and secular; all of life is related to God. Psalms 63. "Some have interpreted this to mean that David was here granted a vision of God just as clear and distinct as he had seen in the sanctuary. Psalm 63:4. Meditation on the person and works of God can bring refreshment and invigoration to any believer. Verses 8-9 conclude the first section of the psalm by revealing the fruit of the psalmist's prescription for his own soul. But there is not one word of asking for temporal or even spiritual blessings. This is a very beautiful psalm of devotion to God. Then, there is the mystery of that little word, "So," standing at the head of Psalms 63:2, which will surely bear this interpretation. You can read news articles and books on his life. Derek Kidner (Psalms 1-72 [IVP], pp. The result of this remembering is that he is satisfied and full of praise to God. And David knew the pressure of problems. These people are liars v. 11. Davids soul was at rest. i. First, he is strengthened as heremembers who God is. RZKw >v|enw3o%7.i2.W(s^))~hvmZ/^=sxMK9pV;Z8/. LESSONS FROM PSALMS SIXTY-THREE Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11 Ray O. Brooks Introduction: A. Let there be no needless space between the Master and thee. (Meyer). Absalom and Ahithophel, the leaders, led the way. At five years old we are thrust into school where there is pressure to perform and to compete for grades. "Foxes" (Psalms 63:10) should probably be "jackals" here, since jackals are the ultimate scavengers and eat the remains of a kill that the larger predators reject. The fact is, its easy to fill your life with things other than God. Teach your children Psalm 63, and tell them about a better Thanksgiving. Psalm 63:1, ESV: A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. b. "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Are you seeking after God like a person who is dying of thirst looks for water in a dry and weary land, where water is really hard to find? He is content to have and to experience Gods love for him without all this. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. He is like someone in desperate need of water in a dry and weary land where there is no water.. He speaks of himself in the third person, either out of modesty or out of prudence. (Poole). 1 O God, you are my God; tearnestly I seek you; umy soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in va dry and weary land where there is no water. 63:9, "But those that seek my soul, to destroy it" So David has enemies. God is not only the greatest, but the best, of beings. God responded with care and strength for David, upholding him with His mighty right hand (the hand of skill and strength). If we have nothing to say about Gods goodness, the probable cause is our want of experience of it. (Maclaren), ii. Since this psalm was composed from the Wilderness of Judah, there was certainly help David could ask for. He seeks God, they seek to kill him. "It is our duty to rejoice in the shadow of God's wings. John Chrysostom (347-407) wrote that it was decreed and ordained by the primitive [church] fathers, that no day should pass without the public singing of this Psalm. He also observed that the spirit and soul of the whole Book of Psalms is contracted into this Psalm (cited by J. J. Stewart Perowne, The Book of Psalms, [Zondervan], p. 486). But that was far from all of it. Socrates turned and without a word grabbed the young man and dunked him under the water and held him down until he knew that he couldnt take it any longer. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. David was a prophet and speaks this way here (Acts 2:30). And the mouths of liars would then mean those who had sworn by David before, but now have rebelled against him, breaking their word.). According to its title, Psalm 63 was written from the Wilderness of Judah and David was in the wilderness hiding from a conspiracy to kill him. King David wrote this individual lament psalm when he was in the wilderness of Judah away from the ark and the place of formal worship ( 2 Samuel 15:25 ). The enemies went down to death. Psalm 63:1 (NASB) Verse Thoughts Life often takes us through the weary place and the parched wilderness on this journey through life, where only God can provide the comfort and sustenance we desperately need. And the mouths of liars will be stopped. You can also change some of your preferences. In a dry and weary land where no water is. It is no embarrassment to us that many scholars reject it. David wasnt consumed with thoughts of getting even. New American Standard Version Reginald Heber's immortal hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy," memorializes these words in the first stanza. Strive in everything to act in such a way that others may praise and honor the God whom you profess to serve because they have seen His attributes shining through your life." That should be our aim at all times, but especially in a time of trial. He describes this seeking poetically as thirsting after water.Have you ever been really thirsty? Are you seeking after God like David speaks of here? Sermon. Its not a duty; its a delight! It's an emotional psalm, coming out of the depths of David's life, and it would be an injustice to pick the psalm apart while missing the feeling that it conveys. 3:11). There he had become sure of Gods great power and glory. ." David and his loyal followers had to flee for their lives. . You can check these in your browser security settings. The parched desert just west of the Dead Sea reminded David of how hungry and thirsty his soul was for God. 1. If your priorities are not clearly defined, you will be swept downstream in life by various pressures, the seeming victim of your circumstances. . Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Psalms THIRST AND SATISFACTION Psalm 63:1, Psalm 63:5, Psalm 63:8. David was there. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. These are indicated in the opening words of the psalm. We join athletic teams where there is more pressure to excel. Review your past week or month and ask yourself, Did my schedule reflect that seeking God was my number one priority? You say, Well, thats my priority, but Ive been under a lot of pressure! Pressure is what reveals your true priorities. i. . But while keeping the depth of feeling in mind, it is helpful to separate out three strands of what it means to seek after God: O God, You are my God. David knew God in an intimate, personal way. Psalm 36:7-9 How excellent is your loving kindness, O God! May all my enemies be destroyed and Gods true worshipers continue in giving praise (Ps 63:1011)! In Ps 63:1-8 verses the writer expresses his holy desires after God, and his confidence in him, and then in Ps 63:9-11 remaining three verses he prophesies the overthrow of all his enemies. So David is suffering an intense trial. But it is still not the same as knowing him personally. Thus seeking after God means to have an intimate personal relationship with Him; always to desire more of Him; and, to pursue God alone to fill the vacuum in your life. 63. David made it a priority to spend time alone with God. Change). When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on. I have always been moved and challenged by Luke's description of Christ's decisive turn to the cross in Luke 9:51. The next day, he flew off into oblivion and disgrace. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 130:4, 7. Psalm 2. The time was during Absalom's rebellion when David was shut off from the Tabernacle. The contrast to trusting God is to speak lies; we resort to lies when we dont trust God. [Notice the contrasts: Davids mouth is full of praise, their lies. Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, . i. Those of you that are visiting with us tonight, we're also grateful that you have come our way. Socrates replied, When you desire the truth as much as you seek air, you can be my disciple.. The idea is loyalty related to strong feelings of affection. An older translation put it more graphically; "Jesus set his face to . May I ask a question of every professed Christian? David summarizes his renewed faith 8My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.He is fully dependent upon God and God is upholding him in his trial. What is the difference between having God as a slice of life versus having God permeate every part of life? I remember you through the watches of the night, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.c. Gods powerful hand upheld and sustained David. i. 3. Night watches: An expression which stresses the slow progress of the hours. (Kidner), ii. "[4] Spurgeon commented on this as, "Expressing the Mystery of the Trinity and the Mystery of their Unity, along with that of the Spirit of God."[5]. Jackals make sense here, rather than the foxes of some older translations (one Hebrew word serves for both). To be devoted means to cling to Jesus and steadfastly persevere with Him. "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips. How do we do that? He wanted to go deeper. It could be seen as the response to the cry of the prophet that invites those in need to come to God for rest and refreshment. Everyone who sides with God, as David did, can do the same. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding wyour power and glory. <> Psalm 57 Sermon. The authorship and occasion of this psalm are made certain by the fact that the author was a king (Psalms 63:11), who was temporarily denied access to the tabernacle in Jerusalem, and who cried out to God from a parched desert. Thus David could commit the situation to the Lord and act with the right perspective and balance: He would make it his business to rejoice in God, and let God deal with his enemies and vindicate him. Psalms 28:2; Lamentations 2:19) or respect (cf. 2. 23:15 . It is used to describe Ruth clinging to her mother-in-law (Ruth 1:14). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. U;Xy[j)SPT$p,/9O3u&&N';W9oT.=z{kk?z:hkT`[j.t*X60Z8 $~ewK5N}o%>0=.OzJ-G>~~Ya \]7IvrDHyAp]*f*&e q"h0xDZe mt)MPP#zg7C7|KOvs]'z$+$hI>%yTK|4%IS; p.>1^[! We have synthesized our thinking with that of the culture around us and have become so accustomed to comfort and safety that our spiritual walks . He is the bread of life and the living water, the one who fills those who hunger for righteousness (cf. %PDF-1.3 Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; but the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped: The sense of swears by Him is to trust in God and place ones confident love in Him; men normally take oaths upon what they hold dear. (At this time he and those loyal to him went into the wilderness 2 Samuel 15:23; 28. Psalms 63, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon 4. Hes the Lord of every relationship you have. What did he see? In the midst of his trial he prays,1O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.. Why now, when the opportunities to serve You are so great? Ill never forget what he said next. Obedience. "The God in whom we trust despite natural disasters and historical threats, the God who will finally bring an end to wars (Ps 46:9), the God whose 'withness' takes its ultimate expression in the sending of the one named Immanuel -- these are some of the themes that suggest themselves from this psalm for these days of autumn." * [63:4] For your love is better than life: only here in the Old Testament is anything prized above lifein this case Gods love. David had a joy not based on circumstances. When he was in the Desert of Judah. He is merciful in a way peculiar to himself; he is the Father of mercies, 2 Co. 1:3. "Where no water is" (Psalms 63:1). The wicked are, in other words, the very leavings of mankind."[13]. How is it with you and God? They may be good things, but they are not God, and God alone can satisfy your soul. Commentary on Psalm 63:1-11 By L.G. "[1], All but the timid scholars agree with Rawlinson who wrote: "All the indications agree exactly with the superscription that this psalm was composed by David as he fled through the wilderness of Judea toward the Jordan during the revolt of Absalom."[2]. He meant, "Let the promotion of God's glory or honor be your aim in all that you do. We too need to earnestly seek after God in our time of trial. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Brief Definitions of Hebrew Verbal Forms that Impact Exegesis. David thought that he would be ungrateful and rude to not praise and thank the God who loved him so greatly. Do you allow a day to pass without converse with God? Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: "For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.". Psalm 63 - Devotion. b. He spoke of the deep satisfaction that comes in a surrendered seeking of God, of receiving His great love, of praising God without reservation. We'll find out who is his enemy, soon. As I already mentioned, you begin a relationship with God when you realize that you have sinned against the holy God and when you flee for refuge to the provision God has made for your sin, the cross of Christ. A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. Two of the most well-known of these authors are Moses and . He knows that the steadfast love of God which he praised in verse 3, is strong with justice (cf. There is no area of your life, be it your business, your family, your education, or whatever, where God is not an integral part. 1A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.a. Tools Psa 63:2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. The connection expressed by my soul follows close is truly close. Far away from the temple, the psalmist feels spiritually distant from God. 6My soul shall be sated as with choice food. Putting God in the center of your life gives you balance and perspective in the crises of life. If v. 11 does mean swearing by King David, this is what Ittai does in 2 Samuel 15:21. v. 11 speaks of David as a king which doesnt fit his fleeing from Saul. Reflecting on his God bolstered the kings confidence that the Lord would preserve him in his present situation. My soul follows close behind You; Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. What a remarkable fulfilment of David's prophecy came to pass. I will lift up my hands, calling on your name. He told how he faced a time in his life when the opportunities for ministry were the greatest he had ever seen. - Psalm 63:3. Get me out of here! David did write a song like that (Psalm 3). This second contribution to the "Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis" series continues the admirable tradition set by Robert B. Chisholm Jr. in "Interpreting the Historical Books." A valuable resource for pastors and students, "Interpreting the Psalms" begins by explaining the nature of Hebrew poetry and the purpose of the Psalms. Davids thirst for God found relief as he praised Him. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. He has enemies v. 10, 11. So I will speak good of You in my life, and in Your name I will lift up my hands Psalm 62:5. Holy, holy, holy, Merciful and Mighty, God over all, and blessed eternally. There are family pressures: finding the right mate and building a solid marriage in a culture where divorce is easy and accepted. If you figure that youve reached a level of maturity in your Christian life where you can put it in neutral and coast, youre in trouble! Psalm 63 background the journey to the wilderness ! Can it be right for us to treat the Lord with mute indifference? (Spurgeon), iii. Gods love nourished and refreshed David more than the water he needed. He left his possessions and his wives behind him. 11Those who would hand over my life to the sword shall. It is to this propensity of the jackal that David refers himself a man of war, who had fought on many a battle-field, and must have seen the carcasses of the slain mangled by these nocturnal prowlers. (Wood, cited in Spurgeon), iii. We're told in the New Testament that we are supposed to "count it all joy" when we fall into various trials. I only want to touch lightly on this question so that I can concentrate on the third question. Your relationship with the Lord is comparable to a marriage relationship. Exegesis of Psalm 63 Introduction Unfortunately in our day, age, and country, worship of God is seldom pursued by Christians with spiritual fervor and intensity. If you love God, youll make time to spend with Him because you delight to do so. Psalm 63 is the 63rd psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee".In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible and the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 62.In Latin, it is known as "Deus Deus meus". Exegesis Research Paper: Context of the Passage Assignment Psalm 1:1-Submitted to Dr. Debra Warren in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of. Parkhurst, Jr. ! Thus, more than twenty-thousand more were numbered among the slain. None of these details are missing from the prophecy. Psalms 119:48). [Note: G. S. Cansdale, Animals of Bible Lands, pp. SUPERSCRIPTION: A PSALM OF DAVID; WHEN HE WAS IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAH. Mark 12:1-12, Arguing about whos the greatest. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name (63:4). I have looked upon you . In it, Jesus promised this. Gods support and provision of safety were the immediate causes of Davids meditation and praise. The theme of trust, which Psalms 61, 62 emphasize, reaches a climax in Psalms 63. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Keep your areas of struggle in mind as we work our way through this psalm. How can a Christian who has lost the passion for God regain it? If you had to pick a single word to describe our society, perhaps the most accurate word would be pressure. In fact, the ancient church had the practice of beginning the singing of the Psalms at each Sunday service with Psalm 63, called the morning hymn (Commentary on the Old Testament, C. F. Keil & Franz Delitzsch, [Eerdmans], p. 212). Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! [Note: Kirkpatrick, pp. The word steadfast love (hesed) refers to Gods faithfulness or covenant love. Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.. This is the KJV rendition of this clause; and we have chosen it here because of the long traditions associated with this rendition. And that to know and experience Gods steadfast love is better than whatever life can give us. Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice: The idea of the shelter of shadow of Gods wings is repeated many times in the psalms. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. In your struggles, may God make himself real to you and strengthen and sustain you to keep moving forward under Gods care. The writer seems to be overflowing with joy in the Lord. The psalm shows us that Davids priority was to seek the Lord. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Turkey satisfies our stomach, and pumpkin pie satisfies our sweet tooth, but only the Lord Jesus Christ satisfies the soul. But if your priorities are clear, then you can respond to your pressures by making choices in line with your priorities, and thereby give direction to your life. The king had come to realize his need for God earlier as a result of what he had learned about God in the tabernacle. Luke 16:10, A change within that leads to obedience: Matthew 21:28-32, Four things to remember in times of trial. To dwell with God is better than life at its best; life at ease, in a palace, in health, in honour, in wealth, in pleasure; yea, a thousand lives are not equal to the eternal life which abides in Jehovahs smile. (Spurgeon), iv. 10-22 as sections two (10-16, Rescue from Prison) and three (vv 17-22, Rescue . It is even better than continuing to live, because his steadfast love will continue on with us in the life to come. For You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. My soul follows close: Press toward the mark. Three things: Gods lovingkindness (63:3) was better to David than life itself. Verse 1: As our bodies need food and drink, so our *souls need something. "They shall be a portion for the foxes" (Psalms 63:10). John 6:35, 4:14, Matt. . Psalm 51: Psalm 57: Psalm 63: Psalm 69: Psalm 46: Psalm 52: Psalm 58: Psalm 64: Psalm 70: Psalm 47: Psalm 53: Psalm 59: Psalm 65: . Sometimes it has the idea of protection, as a mother bird shelters her young chicks. Keep your areas of struggle in mind as we work our way through this psalm. "What life does to us depends on what life finds in us . My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. finally,he speaks prophetically in faith of Gods deliverance. [Note: Kidner, p. b. Even in the middle of a calamity such as this rebellion, which would push many to fall apart emotionally, David had inner peace and calm. i. There were still those who wanted to kill him. Your priorities keep you from being battered around by the waves of pressure and help you to steer a clear course toward the proper destination. David clings to God, but underneath it all, Gods powerful hand is under David. We're commanded to not think it a strange thing when we encounter trials in our life. So David is using the bareness of the wilderness to speak actually of the bareness of his own soul. Their enmity to David, and opposition to the counsel of God respecting him, he foresaw would be their death and their damnation, their ruin and their . It can become an overpowering, all consuming desire. 4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. It is one of the most well-loved psalms. 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