"Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand," (Psalm 16:9-11 NIV).
David wrote Psalm 16, telling the joys and reasons for developing a close relationship with God. Believers can enjoy companionship with our Father in heaven, both now and eternally. Verses 9-10 reference the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Both Paul and Peter quote part of this scripture when they spoke about Jesus' bodily resurrection in the New Testament. For that reason Psalm 16 is often called a Messianic psalm.
My Life Application Study Bible NIV commentary of Psalm 16:9 explains that David had found the secret of joy. "True joy is far deeper than happiness; we can feel joy in spite of our deepest troubles. Happiness is temporary because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence within us."
The Life Application commentary of Psalm 16:10 says, "Many people fear death because they can neither control nor understand it. As believers, we can be assured that God will not forget us when we die. He will bring us to life again to live with him forever."
That is our greatest hope.
Heavenly Father, we open our hearts to You today, asking You to fill us with true joy; the kind of joy that only You can provide. Though we may be facing difficulty in our lives, we can be secure even in times of pain, trouble or failure. We can be sure of Your guidance and direction along the path You have chosen for us. Thank You, God, for leading us in a path that is correct and purposeful in Your eyes. We pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.
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