Who DOESN'T want steadfast love??

“But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For You have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. O my Strength, I will sing praises to You, for You, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.”  ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭59:16-17‬

Steadfast love.  Isn't that what we all want?  From our parents, from our love interest, from our children, from our friends, from our in-laws, from our boss, our employees?  Do we ever think to look to God for this craving of our soul?

The words penned by David the shepherd boy/warrior/king-to-be came at a time when he was being hunted down by the 1st king of Israel, Saul, who just happened to be his father-in-law!  Both men had been selected by God to serve as king but one (Saul) feared men more than God while the other (David) was called a man after God's own heart.  

Like Saul, David wasn't perfect but David had an overriding love and fear of God borne out of relationship with Him and an intimate knowledge of God's steadfast, firmly fixed love that comforted him, even when things seemed to be spiraling out of control.  When Saul hit his hard spots he turned to his own strength and wisdom.  When David was backed into a corner, he was already turned to God.

In which direction are you turned in times of trouble?  

Is it the same place you're turned to in your times of peace?  

Come to know the God of the Old Testament.  You'll be amazed He's the same God of the New Testament - One who is compassionate, steadfast in love and seeking to support all who are His.  

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God 

and to the steadfastness of Christ.  2 Thess 3:5