Are you content? David expresses deep contentment in Psalm
16:5-6: “The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines
have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”
He is satisfied both with God and with God’s provision for him: lot, lines,
inheritance. David knows in his heart that the provision of his life is
providentially determined. God is the one who provides what we need and decides
how much or how little we have.
The words bring to mind the words of Paul in Philippians
4:11-13: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in
whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know
how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of
facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him
who strengthens me.”
So I ask again, are you content? If not, seek the Lord and
earnestly pray for him to give you peace and contentment in your soul. He is
the source of this contentment. You can do all things through his strength.
Prayer: Father, help me to be content. Help me to know that
you will supply all my needs according to your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
So help me to trust you daily, moment by moment, and to work knowing that you
will bless the work of my hands. Thank you for your bountiful provision.
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