Today’s Reading: Psalms 84
Today’s Verse: “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.” Psalms 84:11 KJV
We all need to take the time to celebrate God’s generous provision and favor.
He will aways be our oasis in the desert. A living water that will always overflow.
The Sons of Korah was a family of Levites. They worked as musicians. They also served as doorkeepers in the sanctuary.
They wrote Psalms 84 as a joyous hymn. People have called it “the Pearl of the Psalms.” It was written to express an intense, desperate longing to be in God’s presence.
They were travelers heading to the Temple in Jerusalem for a religious festival. They were passing through the “Valley of Baka” (v.6). Also known as the Valley of Weeping or a dry desolate area. It expresses that through faith and praise, God’s people turned this place into a place of refreshing springs.
It is better to have one day in His courts than a thousand days spent anywhere else.
This chapter highlights the beauty of worship. It shows the comfort of God’s house. That spiritual strength will always be provided by God during the difficult journeys we face in life.
Wherever we go, we know that He is with us. Because He is in our souls, we are always at home with Him.
As we continue to walk uprightly, God will always be our source of light, life, and protection.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, when we bow down before You, we are richer than kings. Standing in Your presence gives us the freedom we need. We know that there is no good thing that You would withhold from us. We vow to walk upright in Your Word. To trust in Your name. Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand years anywhere else. Thank You for your mercy, truth, grace, and love.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen