Psalm 73:28

Posted by yoditkifle on Sep 16, 2013 in His Words

“But as for me, the nearness of God is my good”

(Psalm 73:28)

 

When David uttered these words, it stemmed from a heart that recognized that even as the King who had everything at his disposal, nothing could fulfill him the way God did.

In the previous verses, David gives account to how at one point he envied the wicked because it seemed like they had no care in the world. It seemed wealth came to them so easily. He couldn’t understand why they prospered while those who confessed God suffered.

I’ve been guilty of feeling envious when I see those who don’t know God prosper in their ways. I’ve been guilty of feeling entitled to blessings because I know God.

Then, David goes on to say, that it wasn’t until “I came to into the sanctuary of God; Then I perceived their [wicked] end.”

The presence of God in our lives is where we are truly awakened to the reality of our need for Him and the false perception that those who don’t know him portray.

When David utters those words…”the nearness of God is my good…” he was awakened to God as his portion. His fill. His everything.

Nothing could compare to being in His presence.

Yes, good may come in all forms. Wealth. Relationships. Success. Material possessions. Favor.  Status.

But NOTHING could have the same effect as the nearness of God. The very knowledge that we can be known by Him and He could lead us and guide us through storms and through meadows. The hope that anchors our soul. The purpose that stays once the things we “do” is stripped from us.

He is the only GOOD in me and for me.

These are the words I desire to utter.

Forgive me God when I find myself envying the prosperity of those who don’t know you.

From this day forward, I say…

Your nearness is my Good.  I am satisfied in that.