Mature Wisdom

King David wrote in Psalms 37:25, "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. (KJV).

In his lifetime, David weathered many storms and battles, knew of victory and defeat, glorious highs and deep, hellish pits. Now, silver haired, weak and exhausted from a full life, he looks back to say such wonderful words about the faithfulness of God.

Never hungry. Never forsaken.

I believe David was speaking more than physical food and great company in life.

David ate of the Bread of the Presence (also known as the showbread - see Exodus 25:30) when he was on the run from King Saul (I Samuel 21:6). Natural food can only take you so far. Give you enough energy until the next meal. Remember Jesus is called the Bread of Life. When all else fails, He's the only one who gives us lasting strength and satisfies our hungry hearts.

David was called a man after God's own heart. Throughout his lifetime he had known enemies, betrayal and close friends. He experienced relationships that failed miserably while others stayed loyal. Still God's faithfulness remained through the many seasons of his life. God did not forsake David after he sinned grievously when committing adultery and then murdering Bathsheba's husband as a cover up.

Beloved, God refuses to leave us hungry and forsaken.

Yes, He will supply our daily needs but He wants to do something much more in our hearts. God wants us to come to that place where we like David can say long before we are old and gray - You are all I need in this life, Lord. Your Presence is all the bread and comfort I will ever want!