What are we longing for? Some people long for material things, others for power, still others for pleasure. All of these longings are empty. When we have achieved a position of material comfort then we desire for more. Empty longings only lead us to more desire more hoping that we will finally be fulfilled.
The Psalmist longed for the precepts of God. He knew that the Word of God revealed God and God would fulfill our deepest longings. If our desire is for acceptance, God accept us through His Son Jesus Christ. If our desire is for riches then we have untold riches in Christ because we have been declared joint heirs with Him. If we desire to have meaning in our life then we have meaning in Him. John Piper has written that we are to desire God passionately.
The results of longing for what the world has to offer will leave us empty. The Psalmist says that if we desire God and His Word then our life will be preserved and it will be preserved in righteousness.
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