As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. Psalms 42:1

The psalmist was describing his longing and passion for God. Inorder to understand you need to have a knowledge of "how deer long for streams of water"


Why does a deer 🦌 pants for streams?

1. Seeking for water as a way to regulate their body temperature 🌡️. Deer 🦌 needs water to stay hydrated and they often rely on streams.

2. Deer 🦌 may pant for streams to access food and medicinal resources that are available in those areas. Beside streams are vegetation, green pastures.

3. As a means of escape from predators and as a pathway for migration.

The psalmist is explaining his urges and passion for God using the panting of deer as a expression. 

Aim:
Our passion for God should be extreme. 

Prayer 🙏

Lord Jesus help me increase my passion for God. 

Bless you. 

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