A FULL LIFE (2)

A FULL LIFE

Psalm 16:1–11 NKJV

Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips. O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Main Idea: The presence of God in your life brings true joy.

Key Question: Do you have joy today?

1. Find joy in a heart for God. (v. 1-2)

Psalm 16:1–2 NKJV

Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.”

Psalm 73:25 NKJV

Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.

2. Find joy in the heart of God. (v. 3-4)

Psalm 16:3–4 NKJV

As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.

1 Peter 2:9 NKJV

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

3. Find joy in the provision of God. (v. 5-6)

Psalm 16:5–6 NKJV

O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.

Lamentations 3:24 NKJV

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”

4. Find joy in being directed by God. (v. 7-8)

Psalm 16:7–8 NKJV

I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.

Psalm 73:24 NKJV

You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.

5. Find joy in the fullness of God. (v. 9-11)

Psalm 16:9–11 NKJV

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 21:6 NKJV

For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.