PSALM 90:1-7

Moses calls out to God for satisfaction. Not in the sense of an appeal to a judge for a remedy to a wrong, however. Moses Calls upon God to bestow that precious gift of joy to His people. This joy and gladness that only God can give and the people of faith need so very deeply.

Can we be satisfied with joy?

From the beginning, Moses says, the people have lived with God. The inspired author of Genesis knew the wondrous things that God accomplished in “giving birth” to the earth, the home of mankind. God has given food, shelter, air to breath, gold, romance and children. He has given us community and fellowship and work to do with our hands. Seemingly, this should satisfy us.

Will we be satisfied with joy?

In the cycle of life and death – dust to dust – time passes and God is the only constant. In the cycle of sin and salvation God is the only constant for judgment and mercy. As we please and disappoint God we see the goodness and severity of our Creator. Some are satisfied in sin and ignore the consequence. Others are only satisfied in the forgiveness of God. In either case, God remains the only constant.

Do we rejoice in God as He is?

Rebelling against the ways of God and refusing to follow the will of God in defiance of the word of God is evidence of a man seeking self-satisfaction. Such a one may find fleeting happiness and pleasure for a season, but he will only be satisfied in himself. The meek willingness to bow the knee before God in loving trust is the key to satisfaction. May we ever be satisfied by the lovingkindness of God.

Discover … His Joy

Access … His Joy

Share … His Joy