I need you Lord!
The famous singer,
Barbara Streisand, sang a line, “People who need people are the luckiest people
in the world.” As popular culture continues to explore extrovert vs. introvert
personalities, there is still a push for us to constantly seek the
companionship of each other for fulfillment. However, I believe Jesus Christ
would want us to value His companionship more than any other relationship in
the world. People who know that they need Christ are the most blessed in the
world.
In the 91st Psalm, David speaks of God’s protection and
the value of spending time alone with Him. As a leader of the Israelite army,
he could easily have put his faith and dependence on the men that fought with
him. Instead, David put his trust in God knowing that He was all he needed.
David spent time in God’s presence, getting to know Him, and understanding His
character. The more time he spent with Him, the more his need for God became
evident and essential.
Although, it is good
to have people around you that are supportive and loving, it is so much more
important to have our supportive and loving Lord and Saviour. There is
something wonderful about time spent alone with Him. We can talk with Him
knowing that He will help us in any situation (Psalm 46:1). He will comfort us,
assure us, and protect us even in perilous times (Psalm 23:4).
On this week, let us
be like David, and make a decision to spend quality, one on one time with our
Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. When we spend time with him we realize how much
we need him and can not live without Him!
Please comment below and
share how your time with God has allowed you to realize how much you need Him.
Matthew 6:6
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6 But when
you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father,who is
unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Psalm 91:1
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1 Whoever dwells in the
shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 23:4
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4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for
you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.