How lovely is His dwelling place

How lovely is Your dwelling place...

Such a famous line. Full of wonder and awe. 

It makes me ask, "Is this attainable?" "Can I know the beauty of Your dwelling place?"

But then I sat in my comfy chair, opened my Bible, and dwelled for a bit on Psalm 84. All I wanted was to know HIM. Yes, the big H.I.M.... HIM. The Almighty One so lovingly talked about in this hymn. 

It is only 12 verses. Yet, I came up with a long list of truths I discovered about HIM. 

HE IS...

Presence

Present

Strength

Dwelling

Blessing

Generous

History

Covering 

Favor

Grace

Glory

Shield

Protector 

Anointed

Strength upon Strength

Sun & Shield

Listener

Answerer

No wonder the Psalmist said his soul yearns for the presence of the LORD and his flesh cries out for the living God.

As I sat and pondered, I felt His beauty. I was encouraged by His presence. I understood joy and delight basking in His goodness. I celebrated His Strength upon Strength that pours in His grace so that His glory may pour out. His input becoming output. 

I inhale His grace and breathe out His glory.

Hmmmm. Yes, better is one day in His courts than a thousand elsewhere.

May we dwell in His presence today!

Shalom Shalom y'all!