Psalm 36:7-8
7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
Right at the heart of our rebellion against God was a desire to be like God, even to be Him. We traded paradise to pretend we were God, even if our royal robes were fig leaves in a tragic game of make believe. In bowing to God, we recognize His authority as the true Lord. But what do we get in return?
If we go back to Him, we don’t become simple slaves cursed to mundane work. This Psalm tells us it’s more like walking into a home where an unending torrent of delights flow like a river. He says in another place, “Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.” When we wonder if He is worth serving, remember a God who has challenged you to find the end of His unending love!
Prayer prompt: Lord, thank You for overwhelming any temptation with the goodness of Your love.