The subheading for Psalm 16 from the Amplified Classic Bible says this:
A Poem of David; [probably] intended to record memorable thoughts.
Do you see what this is? David took notes and recorded them in the form of a poem! How do YOU record the notes for things you want to remember and remind yourself of? David was reminding himself of the Word and what belonged to him because of the Covenant he had with God. Look at verse 8:8 I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
David had to make a determined purpose that he would set the Lord before himself. This is the Hebrew word "shavah", which means: to agree with, to become like, to resemble. What this means is that David set himself to make the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible his standard! David desired to think, speak and act like God. He desired to imitate God rather than the best of men! THIS is exactly what you and I should do! We should strive to be like HIM! AMEN! That is why Paul made it his "determined purpose" to KNOW Him more (Philippians 3:10 AMP). In order to think, speak and act like someone you admire, you must spend time with them! We do this through praise and worship, prayer, study of the Word, intimate fellowship with Him and then by acting on what we learn. When WE do this, it WILL be said of us, as it was said of them, that we "have been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13)! HALLELUJAH! There is not a better goal for us to set for ourselves! Here, to encourage you in this, is Hillsong with "To Be Like You":
Shalom in Him!
