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Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
O God, You Are my God; …my soul thirsts for You; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. - Psalm 63:1
You will seek Me and find Me When you seek Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Ephesians 3:16-19
16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
(Paul praying for the Ephesians)
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 78:70-7270 He chose David his servantand took him from the sheep pens;71 from tending the sheep he brought himto be the shepherd of his people Jacob,of Israel his inheritance.72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;with skillful hands he led them.
“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep;Acts 13:36
7 As they danced, they sang:“Saul has slain his thousands,and David his tens of thousands.”1 Samuel 18:6,7
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
• “Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
• Psalm 63
• Abraham: Called to leave comforts, heads into the desert to live as a “Sojourner”, waiting on God, living by faith.
• Moses: After being “Prince of Egypt” - 40 years back side of the desert to learn humility, servant leadership and confidence in God’s abilities.
• Apostle Paul: 3 years in Arabia, stripped of “religious” pedigree, legalistic training, taught truth of the Gospel directly from Jesus!
• Jesus: At start of ministry, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 1421 I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.2 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way.In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me.4 Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me.I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 571 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me— God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 574 I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress.They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 577 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 631 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you;I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you,in a dry and parched land where there is no water.2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 634 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.8 I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 231 LORD You are my shepherd, I lack nothing.2 You make me lie down in green pastures,You lead me beside quiet waters,3 You refresh my soul.You guide me along the right paths for Your name’s sake.4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for You are with me;Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
“Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
Psalm 63
Psalm 235 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.Amen.
Hungering for Christ in The Wilderness
• “Oh God You Are my God … In a Dry and Weary Land”
• Psalm 63
