Let's think about why David compared his stilled soul to a weaned child. Most babies are a little cross and frustrated when the weaning process begins. It challenges their structure, their selfishness, and their security. But David compared his still soul to a child who has already been weaned.
What do you think he meant?
When you look at verse 1, David says that his heart was not proud, his eyes were not haughty and he was not concerned with matters that were too great or too awesome for him to grasp.....and then he says, "Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself...."
ReplyDeleteBabies are so dependent on their Mothers for everything, nourishment, comfort, etc, but David had learned that his "nourishment" or contentment came from God and because of his trust in God, he was able to find quiet for his soul.
I think that he had made a heart decision to be content receiving what he needed from the Lord.
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