In many movies and TVs today, an idea is promoted again and again. That we will find true contentment if only we find our true soul-mate. That somehow there is this hole in our heart that simply needs a soul-mate to fill. Then we can ride off into the sunset happily ever after.
Yet at the same time how untrue this is. Just look at how many movie stars, celebrities fail to find this contentment even after marrying their soul-mate. The reality is that no human being can meet this hole in our hearts. Because it was formed when we walked away from God.
What David did in this psalm was to recognise that contentment is found in a person. Psalm 23:1 (NIV) The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Jehovah Lord is the key. Because of who He is and what He is.
Wilson Lim
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