Psalm 16:5  
My portion
       It would be so easy to cast a fleeting glance over this verse and move on. I mean, what is it saying?  Is there any depth of meaning or profound truth to be found in such a simple statement of fact? “The Lord is my portion, my cup and He makes my lot secure.” In truth we have here an amazing description of David’s relationship with the Lord and also a pointer to the Messiah whose feet would not tread this planet for another 1,000 years! Let’s explore this triplet of hidden truths further, shall we? 
 In Leviticus 2 we read of the grain offerings that were presented to the Lord at the altar of the tabernacle. The finest flour was brought with olive oil and incense and a handful of this offering was burnt, by a priest, on the altar; it was referred to as a memorial portion, a food offering with an aroma that was pleasing to the Lord. The rest of this grain offering was kept by the priests for their use.  A grain offering was a voluntary act of worship, given in recognition of God’s goodness and His provision.  The grain offering was an act of heart-felt devotion. It is thought that the “memorial portion” was both a reminder to those who offered, that all good things come from God, and also a reminder to God to bless those who were faithful to Him! David turns this on its head in a remarkable way.  “Lord, You alone are my portion.”  In other words, “You Lord, went to the altar and offered Yourself voluntarily, as an act of worship to God, you alone are my offering of devotion!” How did he write that, 1,000 years before Christ? 

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