To infinity... AND BEYOND!
Why David didn’t just long for power—he longed for presence. And how that changes everything-Inspired from Psalms 12.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt me.”
Ever heard that as a kid? What a lie. 😂
Words often hurt far worse than broken bones—and their wounds tend to linger much longer—if you are sensitive like I am.
King David knew the pain of words—manipulation, betrayal, slander. He experienced deep soul wounds inflicted not by the swords he faced in battle but by the schemes and speech of others.
And yet, David—the shepherd boy turned king—knew exactly where to turn.
Psalm 12 gives us a glimpse into his heart.
Even though David knew and saw how God moved through clouds of glory, seas parting, and manna from heaven, what captured his deepest desire wasn’t a miracle—it was speech. It wasn’t just God’s power that amazed him, it was God’s words.
“The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.”
—Psalm 12:6 (ESV)
In a world that felt godless—where the faithful seemed extinct (Psalm 12:1)—David didn’t crave another miracle.
He craved conversation.
Relationship.
Intimacy.
A God who speaks.
In a culture of twisted speech and manipulative tongues, David found security not in silence or strength, but in the voice of the Lord.
God’s Voice Is the Real Miracle
David wasn’t just impressed by God’s acts—he was transformed by God’s words. Because God’s Word isn’t just information. It’s revelation—His very breath, given to us.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness...”
—2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
The breath of God is in the words of God.
So when we open the Bible, we aren’t just reading ancient historical texts—we’re entering an eternal conversation with the living God.
And here’s the wild part: that conversation never ends.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”
—Matthew 24:35
That means even in heaven, we’ll still be discovering more of Him.
We pass from this life to His arms and suddenly graduate with a PhD in Jesus.
We’ll spend eternity learning, worshiping, and loving—because His glory has no bottom.
Jonathan Edwards said it best:
“The saints will be as full of love as their hearts can hold, and yet they shall forever be increasing in love to God.”
That’s progressive glorification.
That’s endless discovery!
That’s the real treasure: not just what God has said, but who He is.
Never Finished Challenge: To infinity... AND BEYOND
Here are three ways to shift your rhythm and rekindle your relationship with the Word:
1. If you struggle to read the Word daily:
Ask God to help you. Don’t settle for a secondhand relationship through devotionals or influencers.
Talk to Him through His Word first.
If you’re using a devotional, that’s fine—just start with Scripture. Even one verse.
Then pray: “Jesus, show me who You are. Speak to me like You did with David.”
2. If you’re reading only for knowledge:
Pause and reset.
Pray before you open your Bible:
“God, I don’t want more facts—I want more of You. Let Your truth shape my heart, not just fill my head.”
Because the greatest distance in the world isn’t from Earth to the edge of the unknown universe—
It’s the 16 inches between your head and your heart.
3. If you’ve just accepted Christ—or want to:
Don’t leave the tent.
In Exodus 33:11, after Moses met with God, Joshua stayed behind in the tent.
Why? He had tasted the presence of God—and knew there was nowhere better.
Don’t leave the place where God speaks.
Start a daily habit of being with Him. Morning is ideal—because if you don’t carve out time early, the day will often swallow it whole.
Start in Genesis (to understand where we came from) or the Gospel of John (to understand Jesus, which by the way, the whole Bible is about). Or ask the Holy Spirit, “Where should I begin?”
If a book or passage comes to mind, follow that nudge. God is not silent. His sheep hear His voice.
A Word for the Hungry Heart
I’m in awe that my love and knowledge of God will continue to grow even after this short life on earth. That’s a miracle, especially because I often get in the way of it.
But I’m expectant.
I’ve seen miracles—real, supernatural ones.
But I’m not chasing signs. I’m chasing Him. And all the miracles? Well, those are the icing on the cake.
There’s a reason the supernatural miracles in Scripture rarely transformed the hearts of Israel.
Miracles didn’t guarantee relationship.
They were merely invitations to walk with the God who longs for a relationship.
So I’ll ask you as gently and fired-up as I can:
How many more miracles do you need to see—or how low do you need to go—before you finally say yes to that relationship?
The invitation is open. The Word is speaking. He is speaking. And His words eternally fill us up—to infinity and beyond.
What Does Today Say About God?
King David fires me up.
To see someone with his stature—his wounds, his victories, his regrets—talk about the words of God the way he did? That moves me.
Today reminded me that from the beginning of time, God has always wanted to press Himself into relationship using His very self.
It reminded me that restoration has always been God’s goal.
Furthermore, with unimaginable and unfathomable love, the Word—Jesus—came in human form and dwelt among us, more intimately than any miracle, sign, or voice ever could.
What a Father.
What a Creator.
What a King.
Thank You, Jesus.