Trust in ADONAI, and do good;
Settle in the land and feed on faithfulness.
Then you will delight yourself in ADONAI,
And He will give you your heart’s desire.
-Psalm 36:3,4
At the time of David, when you trust someone, you put your life in his hands. It is a picture of a man lying prostrate before a king. His whole body is exposed and helpless in abject surrender. The king could do as he pleases inasmuch as the man has given his life over to him. Such is trusting in ADONAI.
We know that ADONAI is good all the time and His love never fails and His mercy endures forever. We know that whoever calls upon His Name, He will in no way cast out. We know that He is the defender of the weak, the widow and the fatherless. We know that He gave His only SON as the ultimate sacrifice to save those who believe in Him. We know that nothing can separate us from the love of ADONAI. In fact, we have not seen or heard what ADONAI has in store for those who love Him. Such knowledge is too wonderful for us to fathom! This is why all who believe ought to do good, imitating the FATHER of light.
When we ‘know’ the character of ADONAI, we are not afraid to settle in the land. To settle is to build a home, a family and expand the influence of ADONAI by building relationships. When others see the light of ADONAI in our lives, they can’t help but be attracted to the light. Light always attracts and light always dispels darkness. When there is light, it encourages commerce of the kind that prospers and builds up. When there is light, there is focus and penetrating wisdom. When there is light there is joy and a sense of comfort that all is well.
The word ‘feed’ in Hebrew is’ ra’ah’ meaning to tend or pasture a flock which in general also means to rule. ADONAI is telling us to inhabit the land and take care of it, cultivate it and rule it with stability and integrity. It is the same command He gave to Adam in Eden.
Then you will find yourself proving the will of ADONAI in every situation and your heart will be filled with joy at seeing His blessing on everything you put your hands to. Yes, the delight of ADONAI will become your delight as your will is aligned with His will!
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