You have filled my heart with greater joy You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. (Psalm 4:7) David, here is testifying to an inner "joy" that the Lord gave him because he lived close to the Lord. It's not only the joy that he experienced during times of peace but also the joy that he had because of spiritual contentment. He says it's a 'greater' joy. A joy greater than what one has because of material gain. David had experienced both riches and poverty in his life. As a shepherd he lived a simple life but when he reached the palace his life became complex. For a while he enjoyed the status as the king's son-in-law, but later he had to flee from the palace and then live in the most obscure of places- caves, wilderness and even in the Philistine camp. But he learned a great truth and that's what he writes here. True joy can be found when one lives close to the Lord. Material things do bring joy, but there is a 'greater joy' which can be found in one's close fellowship with the Lord. More joy than when grain and new wine abound. |