All this month, we’ve studied Psalm 84 in our series called “Greatly Blessed.” This post is the conclusion and series wrap up.
Psalm 84 is beautiful, isn’t it? Just now, I’m looking in my Bible and treasuring the words on the page.
As we’ve seen this month, the Sons of Korah, the doorkeepers who penned this psalm, go on to sing about why God’s dwelling place is a blessing. We learn of the joy, strength, attention, satisfaction, protection, honor, and blessing that the Lord pours out on those who trust in Him.
Like I stated HERE, in the introduction to this series, it’s no secret that when we dwell with God, we are blessed. And all this month, we’ve looked at some of the answers to why that is.
Reviewing Psalm 84:1-11
We looked at verses 1-2, to examine the intense longing expressed to meet with God in public worship and with public worshippers. I reminded us that though we don’t have to be in church to experience God’s presence, God created us for community. Worshipping God with our Christian family is part of God’s good plan for us.
In our study of verses 3-4, we discovered that the altar of God is approachable. Like the birds in these verses, we can draw near to God, ever singing His praise. Jaime wrote, “There is an instinctual need in our soul to worship and be near the Lord. Doing so is like coming home, finding a place of rest and sanctuary. When we are at rest, content in His presence, we are blessed and free to sing like the birds.”
In verses 5-7, we learned what Psalm 84 teaches about staying strong when we feel “stuck in the middle.” Lisa gave us three ways to stay strong and reminded us, that “we can trust we’re on the right road to victory if we’re walking with God. Let’s keep seeing God both along the way and at the end of the road.”
We examined verses 8-9 and found a “pilgrim’s prayer.” Cheli told us, “A pilgrim’s song, Psalm 84, is sung by one attuned to God’s Word as he journeys closer and closer to the heart of God. The journey of the psalmist is joyful, even amidst dangers and difficulties. …Taking courage from faith and buoyed by our hope in Christ, may we be steadfast pilgrims until at last we are at rest in Him.”
Jennifer invited us to look intently at verses 10-11. She shared, “A single day in His presence is better than any number of years apart from Him. As we experience God’s goodness and grow in the knowledge that His presence is better than anywhere else, we will keep as close to Him as a well-loved puppy. …To work and serve at the threshold of God’s dwelling far surpasses life lived in comfortable luxury inside a place where He is not.”
Psalm 84:12
Look with me again at the first verse of this psalm. Then let’s look at the final verse together.
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!” – Psalm 84:1
“O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!” – Psalm 84:12
Sisters, our God loves us immensely! Dwelling with Him, in His presence, cannot be matched. Like the final verse of this psalm says, drawing near to God in trust is indeed a blessing!
How is trusting God a blessing? Like I mentioned above, this Psalm shows us that the Lord gives joy, strength, attention, satisfaction, protection, and honor to those who trust in Him. This simple formula yields an undeserved result: as we trust, He blesses! (To learn more about the blessings of trusting God, read Proverbs 3.)
Did you make new discoveries this month? How has Psalm 84 touched your heart? Share with us in the comments or in our Facebook community.
Blessings,
Ali
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