Psalm 63:3. “Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”
BETTER THAN LIFE. Life is sweet, bringing joy in the morning – The fullness of purpose in the way that I take. More than mere existence, it gives meaning to labor – A life lived for the Lord is like a thirst that is slaked.
Eyes that can see evidence of God everywhere – It gives a view more than sight that is limited in view. Eyes of faith see God’s power and glory – Aware of His presence in every color and hue.
Ears can hear more than the sound of the sea – There are orders and seasons, special times and days. The sound of doves mourning, the quiet sound of breeze – Give “better than life” evidence of God’s purposeful ways.
All the senses of life put together can’t really tell – Of a God supreme who rules over all. Unseen evidence He gives when my spirit does see – Bring “better than life” experiences that answer my call.
Power and glory, I see when saints gather – Lives that are changed, hearts giving God His due. Hands that were dark with the stains of sins claims – Now lifted to praise Him for a life that’s brand new.
Peace in the soul that awakes in night watches – Lips that sing praise to God and the Lamb. Feet that follow after the ways that are righteous – These are “better than life” from the eternal I AM.
Life is so limited in its natural form – It is enjoyable, true, but it doesn’t fulfill in itself. The unseen life eternal God gives to His own – This is where joy in the soul comes from – God’s riches – His wealth.
“What a joy it is, O Lord God, to enjoy this life the way I do with Linda and to serve Thee together and also serve the Lord's people. I find joy in the Gospel and in being able to preach it to the lost souls around, knowing what it means when a person believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. I praise Thee, O God, for giving me such joy, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”