Psalm 63 was written by David in one of the most difficult times of his life. He was living out in the wilderness, he was being pursued by king Saul, his reputation had been blackened and he had effectively lost everything. In this time there were many things that David might have longed for: the restoration of his good name, the ability to return home and for his life to be spared. He did ask for those things no doubt, but his main desire was not for his situation to change. His main desire was to find God in his situation. He wanted God to meet him there and lead him out. In difficult circumstances we are prone to focus on the things we want from God. It might be health, provision or success. But, as desirable as these are, they are meaningless unless our existence is validated by our connection with God. All our relationships are always more important than objects or objectives we might pursue. Without good relationships we suffer a loneliness that no amount of wealth or success can compensate for. The most fundamental life-affirming relationship is our relationship with God. If this relationship is broken then our lives will be haunted by a deep and persistent spiritual loneliness. So, whatever you think you need right now, know that your need for God is greater. Don’t focus initially on what you want from God. Ask God to reveal himself to you in the very situation that you want to see change. For if God does not lead you on there is no point going forward.
Ask God to reveal himself to you and speak to you in your present situation.
Read Psalm 63.
