“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot” (Psalm 16:5 KJV). To the OT Jew, each of the twelve tribes had been apportioned a “lot,” an area of Israel for their inheritance, except the Tribe of Levi, which was scattered throughout the cities of Israel. They were to maintain worship for Jehovah. To Levi, the LORD proclaimed, “I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel” (Numbers 18:20). Instead of land, Levi was to be supported with the tithes brought into the Tabernacle. “And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation” (18:21). The certainty of the LORD’s sustenance, a guaranteed income — “Thou maintainest my lot” — when compared to Levi, is what any child of God can expect from the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23). But, that income is by faith and only from God.
A Prayer of David:
“LORD, You give me stability and prosperity; You make my future secure” (Psalm 16:5 NET).
“It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land” (Psalm 16:6 NET).
“I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn” (Psalm 16:7 NET).
“I constantly trust in the LORD; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken” (Psalm 16:8 NET).
“So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe” (Psalm 16:9 NET).
“You will not abandon me to Sheol; You will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit” (Psalm 16:10 NET).
“You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in Your presence; You always give me sheer delight” (Psalm 16:11 NET).
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