Human Response 698: Behold God’s Face and be Satisfied

Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

David thanks God for hearing his prayer. He has come into the Presence (face) of God and he is satisfied that God heard him. After being with God by faith he now bears His likeness. He reflects the Lord in his looks, acts, and life. Nothing else on earth can satisfy us other than being in the presence of the Lord.

We come into God’s Presence in church worship where we hear the gospel, in the fellowship of two or three gathered in His name, and in time alone with God in the Word and prayer. But more: we can live always, every minute, in the presence of God, whatever we are doing and wherever we are. We respond to His reminders of His loving presence by being mindful of Him all the time. When we are consciously aware of Him with us and in us we begin to reflect Him more often. When we practice the presence of God we will be satisfied and content, for He is always there to hear our prayers and meet our needs. Nothing lives like living with God.