in-dependence

Isn’t It funny that the more we get [materially] in this life the more comfortable we get? i’m finding that the more stuff that i gather, the less dependance i have on God. I guess the less need i have the more i become independent. Well i’m not trying to say that i need to give all that stuff away to get closer to God again, but I need new perspective. Reading Psalm 4 this morning has really challenged me to depend on God, and not on my own strength.
In this psalm david is still running from Absolam, but he is content in knowing that God is on his side. the people around him are freakin’ out big time, "Many are asking, ’Who can show us any good?’,". But David’s faith is firmly set on God above. he sings that his trust in God right now is greater than others’ faith when they are in abundance of food and wine (v7). He has nothing in material but is rich in spiritual. he has an ’in’ dependence on God. He trusts ’in’ Him, has faith ’in’ Him, David is basically living ’in’ Him. It’s such incredible imagery that David is miles from his palace, out probably in a cave around a fire, writing a psalm of praise to God, while those around him are fretting and worrying. David knows God is on his side, and although surrounded by the armies of Absolam, has complete faith ’in’ God for his salvation.
it inspires perspective, and encourages me to trust and live ’in’ Him.
be in-dependent on God

tc//Px