S. Psalm 27:4-5 (NIV)
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
O. In light of all the world’s troubles, David’s only desire was to “dwell” in the house of the Lord. This Psalm conjures up for me the picture of protection, safety and solid footing, all things we need. These are found when we stay closely connected to the Lord. He is the best shelter for any storm.
A. We live in a world that is physically beautiful and glorifies God - yet there is a “world” system which is created and maintained by sinful fallen creatures that brings trouble. What a joy it is to see the beauty of creation that reflects the glory of God and to be in close connection with the Lord, safe from the troubles of that fallen world system. Not that troubles won’t come around us, but they not overtake us. They need not harm us if we will “dwell” in the house of the Lord.
P. Thank you Father for being the ultimate shelter against the storms of life. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to deeper levels of intimacy with the Father and continued protection from the storms of life. In Jesus’ name!
