“…The sign of your presence; You make the places where morning and evening have birth shout for joy” (Psalm 65:8).
Have you ever traveled down an unfamiliar road, earnestly looking for a sign that says you are on the right track? I have. It was such a relief to finally see the sign and to know that I was going in the right direction.
I would like to share with you a wonderful discovery that I saw in God’s Word this morning. In Psalm 65, David said that we can see with our own eyes a sign of the presence of God. It is obvious from many other Psalms, such as the Twenty Third Psalm, that David liked the beauty of God’s creation. He gained revelation of God from observing all He had created. I like to follow David’s journeys and gain insight from his Psalms.
We all enjoy reading books and magazines that capture the beauty of rolling hills and beautiful gardens, as well as colorful birds and grazing flocks on the hill side. But, David saw something different; what he saw as he looked at the beauty of creation was the sign of God’s Presence. In Psalm 65:6-13, he says: “God’s Presence is in this place.”
In Psalms 65:8, David describes a special place he has discovered where the morning and evening give birth. In this special place, he could see the beautiful sun rise and enjoy the beginning and the ending of each new day.
In verse 9 he says he sees God’s presence in the well watered ground that has been enriched with rain from heaven. He goes on to describe how the well watered furrows and ridges are covered with soft green grass and abundant vegetation.
Then in verse 12 he says he watches and listens as the rolling hills actually come alive as they sing for joy. In the last verse he says, “The meadows are clothed with flocks and the valleys are covered with grain; they shout for joy and sing together.”
Look all around and you can see, hear, and feel His presence in the beauty of His creation
The Lord is not silent; He breaks the silence by saying, “this is the way; walk ye in it.”
When you are ministering to others, it is so important to be refilled with God’s Word daily. There are so many reasons: His Word is the lamp to your feet and the light to your path; but, even more importantly, God’s Word is the Living Water that gives life to your spirit.
In this passage, as well as many other passages in the Bible, we are compared to a tree. It is a funny comparison. Some people are tall trees with long branches, and others are shorter trees with short bush-like branches. When we think about people being like trees, there are many ways we can apply this comparison. We know that in order to grow and produce fruit we must be planted near a good water source. It is usually pretty obvious to tell if a person/tree is planted by a good water source by examining the fruit that is produced. In Psalm 1:3, David says that a man is like a tree, and when he is planted near the river (God’s Word) he will produce good fruit in his season.
Once you have tasted something that is good and satisfying to your taste, you will continue to crave it. Like my Aunt Nan’s delicious home-made pound cake, or my Mom’s wonderful banana pudding? No one else can touch these two desserts; my mind is set, and I know how delicious they are. It is such a delightful experience as you savor every bite; there is no question in your mind. You don’t wonder, “Is there anyone else that makes a better pound cake?” You can quiet your thoughts because it is settled in your mind.