Relationships

Relationships are our most valuable possession. But there is one special relationship for which you were created. This is the most valuable pearl of all. It is worth selling ‘everything’ in order to get hold of it.

Psalm 11:1-7

Even at the most difficult time of your life, you can experience the intimate presence of God. David was in a crisis. He was advised to run away and hide in the mountains. His response was to say, ‘I’ve already run for dear life straight to the arms of God. So why would I run away now?’ (v.1, MSG).

David starts by saying, ‘In the Lord, I take refuge’ (v.1). He also finishes by focusing on a relationship with God, with the promise that the upright ‘will see his face’ (v.7). David uses metaphorical language to paint a picture of the intimate presence of the Lord.

His experience and desire for a relationship with God bracket the beginning and end of the psalm. There is no safer place, nothing more valuable in life, and nothing that this world offers that can compare with the intimate presence of God – seeing his face.

Lord, today I want to see your face. I ask you to satisfy the deepest longings of my heart with your intimate presence.