Passage
Psalm 84:1-12 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place
Date: Apr. 17, 2016
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 84:2
First, my soul yearns for the courts of the LORD (1-4). The psalmist opens with an exclamation: "How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!" His soul yearns for the courts of the LORD and his heart and flesh cry out for the living God. His deep longing is to be near God and commune with him. This should be the deepest longing of my heart. Even a lonely sparrow or a swallow has found a nest near the altar of the LORD (3). Blessed are all those who dwell in God's house (4). This is the only place of real comfort and security. Isn't it amazing that God is also willing to dwell in human hearts by his Spirit?
Second, blessed is the one who trusts in you (5-12). Blessed are those whose strength is in the LORD (5). They go from strength to strength (7). They live like eagles that soar on the heights. The psalmist declares "blessed is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere" (10). He has tasted how good it is to be under God's favor. Blessed is the one who trusts in God (12).
Prayer: Prayer: Lord, you are so good to me. Let me dwell in your house forever.
One Word: Blessed is the one who trusts in God
