Thirsty for God

Judges 8; Psalms 42; 1 Corinthians 15 

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Where can I go and meet with God?”

Psalm 42:1,2

What we pursue in life, shapes and defines us. The Psalmist cried out to God for his presence and uses the image of a thirsty deer seeking water. God’s Spirit is water to our soul. This cry for the presence of the Lord re-orients our days and our life when we give the Spirit of God priority in our lives. The gift of God’s presence within us means we no longer have to only seek God in corporate worship at a defined location like a temple or tabernacle. Our bodies become the temple of the Lord when we offer them to God, and his Spirit fills us with the glory of the Lord’s presence. To seek the Lord’s presence, like a thirsty deer, when he already indwells us means we turn away from distractions, quiet our soul, and listen to his Word. We worship, we listen, and we obey because we were created to know our Creator and enjoy him forever.

“Lord God, you are my live!”