O Satisfy Us Early

Introduction

 Penned by Moses probably towards the end of the 40 years of wandering. It must have been a difficult period time with many deaths.

 Verse 14 is one of several petitions ending the Psalm.

 It reminds of three things: (1) What we are missing, or our Poverty; (2) What can be ours to Enjoy, or our Potential; and (3) What we need to Do, or our Problem.

1. Our Poverty: What we are Missing?
   a. To ask God to satisfy implies certain dissatisfaction.

b. In what ways were the people legitimately not satisfied?

c. What about us?

2. Our Potential: What we can Enjoy?
   a. We will not be perfect in this life. How can we be satisfied in this state of imperfection?

b. Objectively or in Observable Ways (cf. v. 16a, 17b).

c. Subjectively or in our Hearts (cf. v. 15b; 17a; Gal 5:22-23; Phil 2:13).

3. Our Problem: What we need to Do?
   a. Complacency (cf. Lk 12:19; Rev 3:17).

b. Failure to Ask (Jn 16:24; Lk 11:9-13).

c. Unbelief

Conclusion

Unless the Lord answers your prayer, you will have no real satisfaction, joy or gladness. You will have some satisfaction, but remember that it is not the satisfaction of the soul that will last for all eternity. You will have some joy and gladness, but it will be transient and carnal. And unless you experience the Lord’s mercy, whatever joy and gladness you may have will soon be replaced by eternal sorrows because of your sin. But there is forgiveness in Christ, and there is satisfaction in Him.