Strawberry Swing - Coldplay

Psalm 42

The Message (MSG)

^1-3 A white-tailed deer drinks
    from the creek;
I want to drink God,
    deep draughts of God.
I’m thirsty for God-alive.
I wonder, “Will I ever make it—
    arrive and drink in God’s presence?”

Now the sky could be blue

I don't mind

Without you it's a waste of time

Could be blue

I don't mind

Without you it's a waste of time

Could be blue,

Could be grey

Without you I'm just miles away

Passion for God goes a long way. The psalmist David was the ultimate seeker. His desire to know God; to bask in the glory of His presence; to experience God in the most intimate way was his lifelong ambition.

David was known as a man after Gods own heart. This testimony of the shepherd who became king reveals the strength of his reign.

At one point, at a time of spiritual weakness, David decided he would count his mighty men. He literally ordered a census to be done, listing the military warriors who had pledged their life to King David.

This angered God. David was puzzled by Gods disappointment. God explained to him through the prophet that by counting the "mighty men", David was sending a message to the children of Israel that he trusted more in his warriors than he did in Yahweh God.

It was a subtle error. Once he realized the poor witness of his actions, David quickly repented and re-assured God that he was still number one in his life..."A man after Gods heart."

Just as a deer seeks out the refreshing water of the spring....even so David renewed his passion for the refreshing spring of Gods favor and anointing.

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