“Many, Lord, are asking, ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ Let the light of your face shine on us.”

A friend of mine tweeted today, “There is a difference between knowing of God and knowing God.” I’ve said this many times myself, but when I really stop to think about it, do I really know him? Really? If I knew him as well as I should, I wouldn’t wonder about how I will provide for myself or how I will be able to conquer a new task. I would just know he is providing in every area in my life.

In this Psalm, David seems to almost be mocking those around him who wonder how they will provide for themselves, asking God to fill his heart with joy when they are blessed with grain and wine. David knows that he alone cannot make it; he can’t fully survive apart from God and his provision. If God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, shouldn’t we be trusting thay he can do the same for us? Jesus goes even further in the Gospel of Matthew and say don’t worry! Who of you by worrying can add even a day to your life?

David closes with saying he finds rest in God alone. Augustine echoed that sentiment saying that he is restless until he finds rest in God. So let’s stop worrying about tomorrow. God already has that covered. Stare today in the face and bless those around you with the love that comes from our Provider.