Psalm 63

The superscription informs us that David was in “the wilderness of Judah” when he wrote this psalm, suggesting that it was probably during Absalom’s rebellion (2 Sam. 15:23). However, he didn’t look back in regret at the mistakes he had made as a father, nor did he look around in fear or complaint at the discomforts and dangers of the wilderness. Instead, he looked up to the Lord and reaffirmed his faith and love. In an hour when David might have been discouraged, he was excited about God, and in a place where there was no sanctuary or priestly ministry, David reached out by faith and received new strength from the Lord. Note the progressive experiences he had as he sought for the Lord’s guidance and help at a difficult time in his life.