“Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. One thing I HAVE DESIRED OF THE LORD, That will I seek: That I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.” (Psalms 27:3-5) David’s top priority in life was his relationship with the Lord. Although he was in the wilderness seeking refuge from his enemies, DAVID’S HEART was in the tabernacle seeking the beauty of God. He longed to return to the tabernacle and spend the rest of his life in worship. Sometimes TROUBLE DRIVES US CLOSER TO THE LORD and makes us more desirous of worshiping Him in the fellowship of other believers.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.” (Psalms 23:6) David expresses his conviction in this verse that THE LORD’S GOODNESS WILL BE WITH HIM THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE. Whether green pastures and still waters lay ahead, or David was required to WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, the Lord’s goodness would. ACCOMPANY HIM AS IT WILL US.
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham