Our scripture this morning is Psalms 16:9-10 (NLT).
No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
This passage is a perfect start to the day after Easter. It reminds us that we are precious to God and He will never leave us. We may wander away, but He is always there, ready to forgive and restore us.
While we may not know what David’s specific situation was when he composed this psalm, we can certainly relate to the confidence he has in God. He sings “my body rests in safety.” This is his statement of faith, that he trusts the Lord will not let His children remain “among the dead.”
This psalm is a forward reference to the Resurrection. David may not have known the details of God’s plan to save us, but he had faith that God would make a way. David had an intimate relationship with God that showed him the love our Creator has for each one of us. God didn’t abandon us to our sin; He sent His Son to save us.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we have failed You. Forgive us and give us new energy to go into the world in Your name to share Your love. Amen.
