In Tune, In Touch, In Step

Psalm 63:1-11
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.”
 

Introduction: Going through a hard time? Needing God’s peace and presence? Feeling stressed and worried? The greatest need we (I) have as believers in the living God is to be in fellowship with Him. When that is in place everything else will be in a better place. While on the run and in the wilderness, David understood the importance of his relationship with his God and gives us (3) ways to make that happen, especially in a time of testing. Don’t you want to know how we can maintain that personal connection?

1. How can we stay in TUNE with our God? (Ps 63:1, 2)
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
• A heart cry for God
• A heartbeat for Him

2. How can we stay in TOUCH with our God? (Ps 63:2)
“To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.”
• To sense His PRESENCE
• To see His POWER

3. How can we stay in STEP with our God? (Ps 63:3-8)
“I will bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name…My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”
• Lifelong pursuit – knowing God!
• Lifelong satisfaction – our Lord Jesus knowing me!

Conclusion: While there is an outward pull on us trying to keep us away from our relationship with our Heavenly Father,
there is an inward push to stay connected with Him {Praise the Lord for the Holy Spirit!}. Daily decisions determine if that happens. Life’s greatest goal for the people of God is to stay in TUNE, in TOUCH, and in STEP with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
 
How are we doing?
Love y’all,
Dr. Randal Reese