David was in a time in his life when he lived hand to mouth. When he fearfully fleed King Saul’s household he had nothing except the clothes on his back. Serving the King was his livelihood. Now he did not know where his next meal was coming from nor where he would lay his head at night. Still, living on the boundary of need he claims he received every good thing needed. “…those who fear the Lord… those who seek the Lord lack no good thing,” he proclaims to all the saints.
Using the words of a sage he continues, “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. I once heard a Bible teacher with a seminary degree ask a group of Christian men, “Someone tell me what fear of the Lord means. Seriously, I do not know nor understand what this is.” David answers, “Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Jesus taught, “…the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:26-27) Jesus’ peace is inner contentment, serenity, and peace of mind and heart that comes from the Holy Spirit.
