“The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psalm 16:4-6).
Anything besides God on the throne of our hearts only leads to exponential sorrow. But in verses five and six, we see the photo negative of idolatry. We see total contentment in God alone. David describes his contentment in God with words like “portion” and “lot.” He’s using land language. Land had a different significance 3000 years ago. It was both your livelihood and your survival.
The language here is nearly identical to the book of Numbers when God tells the Levites that they won’t get a portion of the promised land like the other eleven tribes of Israel. Instead, He tells them, “I am your portion and your inheritance." David is saying that God couldn't have drawn up the property lines any better. “God, I have you for my allotted portion, and that's just how I want it.” That’s David’s mindset. My portion, my lot, my inheritance is God Himself. David trusts God for everything, and so can we.
MIDWEEK UPDATES
Celebration Sunday…
Watch the Sunday Service - This Sunday we gathered for one combined service at 10:45 AM. If you missed it, you can catch up on the service here.
Giving Update - Thanks to your ongoing generosity, we shared a very encouraging Tenth Generation giving update on Sunday. Way to go, friends! If you would like to give, consider giving to the Tenth Generation Prayer here.
Tonight…
Wed. Night at Immanuel - Join us for a night of Theology, Community, and Honesty as Pastor Barnabas addresses the question, What do I do with my doubts?
Looking Forward…
Young Professionals - The gathering scheduled for January 18th has been postponed. Our next meeting will occur in the Cafe on January 25th at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, January 27th: RESCHEDULED NEXT STEPS ONE DAY EVENT- Join us on Saturday, January 27th, from 9 am-2 pm in the cafe for Next Steps Day. We will cover the material for all four sessions. Coffee and lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
Thank you Vince 🙏🏼