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Psalm 63:3a "Your lovingkindness is better than life..."

Day 241 – Psalm 63

“Your lovingkindness is better than life…” Psalm 63:3a

A POWERFUL AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK OF LIFE

A quick overview of David’s life may prove helpful in understanding David’s perspective of life.

“Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.”
Psalm 63:3

1. Life

a) Humble beginnings
David began life as a shepherd boy (1 Samuel 16).
b) Defeating Goliath
He became famous after he defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
c) He became the target of King Saul’s hatred (1 Samuel 18-26).

2. God’s lovingkindness better than life

a) God’s lovingkindness was both obvious and magnificent.
b) Through God’s blessings he moved from obscurity to fame.
c) By God’s lovingkindness he had been protected from Saul’s wrath.
d) Without God’s lovingkindness he would have perished.

3. My lips shall praise You

a) David had learned to see beyond his present circumstances.
b) He had found God’s sanctuary.
i) He would enter into God’s courts with praise.
ii) He would offer worship in the form of praise in His sanctuary.
iii) Through spiritual eyes he could “see” the power and glory of God.
c) David was determined that he would offer praise to God.
i) Even if he was in the wilderness of Judah.
ii) Even if he had yet to be delivered from Saul.