Title: Joy in God / Psalm 16
Content Joy in God
Psalm 16
In small letters at the beginning of the text, it is written as David's Mikdam.
Mikdam has the meaning of inscriptions, golden poems, silent prayers, and poetry of redemption.
It is classified as a "poetry of conviction".
1. David's Faith (1-4)
① They are taking refuge in God (1).
David made only God his refuge, no matter what afflictions he faced.
In David's psalms, the words Jehovah is my refuge, my shield, and my stronghold all have the same meaning.
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They do not rely on their own strength, they do not rely on knowledge, they have only God as their refuge.
② I have God as my master. (2)
David believed that his true happiness was in God alone, and he called God "my master."
I am confessing. In the saying that God is my master, "I am God's servant"
Horses are included.
This shows absolute faith in God.
③ Saints are my joy.(3)
The saints on earth are God's children of God who have entered the world of salvation and have been honored. David
said they are my joy. Looking at the saints, fellowship with the saints is the true flag
that has become a joy.
In Paul's letter, these phrases are sung in Philippians 4:1 as "my joy."
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④ He did not serve anything other than God (4)
At that time, even though they were serving God, they offered gifts to other gods and offered blood drink to other gods.
And there were many syncretists who called on the names of other gods.
However, although syncretism prevailed, they kept their faith.
2. Happiness with God (5-11)
① Business blessings (5-6)
God is my inheritance and the income of my cup - God is my everything.
You keep my portion. - Others took David's inheritance and cup
God protects you from
Your area, your company, is beautiful. - Nice place. rich place.
② Blessings between body and soul (7-9)
admonish me - God who guided me
I am not moved because God is at my right hand.
The body will also dwell in safety.
③ The blessing of eternal life (10-11)
the incorruptible road to recycle
way of life
eternal pleasure