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!
