After a discouraging start to my morning, I found my daily bread in Psalm 107. Though I've been considering the truths in this psalm for several weeks now, today I "tasted" a new version, NKJ.
4/ They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way;
They found no city to dwell in.
5 5/ Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
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6/ Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
And He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 7/ And He led them forth by the right way,
That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.
8 8/ Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
9 9/For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness. (emphasis, mine)
5 5/ Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
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And He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 7/ And He led them forth by the right way,
That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.
8 8/ Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
9 9/For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness. (emphasis, mine)
Think of it as trying a different food brand. Cereal or tea come to mind.The nutrients are still there but sometimes the variety gives us a new flavor to nibble on though the ingredients are the same.
Reading of the wanderer in Psalm 107:4-9, it became so evident that my "mood" this morning was as one in a dry place looking for a dwelling place. Hungry and thirsty for peace in my soul.
But God, in His word, showed me the He is my dwelling place and He will satisfy me, and others for whom I am praying today, with His redeeming love.
Today, "taste and see" (Psalm 34:8) with me the goodness of the Lord.
Real soul food for a hungry heart.
