“Longing For The Temple Worship”

For the choir director; on the gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Psalm 84 contemplates the blessedness of going up to the courts of Jehovah, yet, in the figurative allusion to the road thither, refers to the path of tears which His people have had to tread towards their blessings. Thus it has a full moral force, and is instructive for Christians as for Jews. Psalm 84 does not actually talk about the church. But that’s because when this Psalm was written, the church did not yet exist. So this Psalm talks about the temple, which is similar to the church. The temple was the place where the OT saints went to worship God.Psalm 84 begins a group of psalms at the end of Book III within the 150 psalms, 84−89. These Psalms attempt to provide hope to the exilic Israelite community, but despite their celebration of the historic traditions of the Jewish people, remind the reader that these elements no longer provide the hope they once did. Psalm 84 was composed by David, the Lord’s “anointed”, at a time when he was exiled from Jerusalem. It is a passionate lyrical expression of devotion and love for the house of Jehovah and His worship. The psalm seems to describe the blessedness of those who dwell in the sacred precincts.
Psalm Chapter 84:1-12
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

Father God, thank You and praise You for Your church. Where everyone who believes in You can meet and even those who don’t know You but are curious and become in the belief of one of Yours in Your church to learn and explore all about You. Thank You and praise You that the church is where true family meet, care, share, love and volunteer to assist those less fortunate that need to know they are not alone. Thank You that You sent Jesus for the sinners. Father God all those who act like they are like the Phylesteens who hated the sinner and Jesus, let them know they are walking a sinners walk and talk. Bring common sense in lives today that need this. Thank You and praise You that You are for giveing compassion to the sinner that repents and give us forgiven sinners the right road to eternal life. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

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For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11