I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them. Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of their gods. Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. Psalm 16:2-5 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, as we meditate on these words of King David, we join his grateful affirmation, “You are my Master.” Sin is no longer our master, neither is death; not our whims, or our lusts; the approval of man or the acquisition of more stuff.
And what a loving Master you are. You created us for a life of intimacy, worship, and fruitfulness in the paradise of Eden; and you’ve redeemed us for an eternal life beyond our wildest thoughts, dreams, and hope. What a great and gracious God you are.
Indeed, every good thing we have comes from you, Father. You are the fountain of pleasure and delights, the wellspring of joy and satisfaction, the God from whom all blessings flow and for whom all things exist. You give to us cheerfully, not begrudgingly; you love us lavishly, not reservedly; you redeem us fully, not partially. In your time, and in your way, you will make all things new and all things beautiful. Hallelujah!
Of all the inheritances our hearts might run after, you alone are worthy of our affection and adoration. Compared to you, Father, all other gold is fool’s gold, and all other currencies are counterfeit; all other riches are rubbish, and all other treasures are trifles. Thank you for changing the price tags in our lives. Life is now Christ and death is great gain; boasting in weakness is freedom, and posing before men is slavery; humility is the way up, and pride is the way down.
Because of the cup you gave Jesus to drink, our “cup” is a bottomless ocean of your mercy and grace. Father, we praise, bless, and adore you. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ wonderful and merciful name.