Psalm 84
This Psalm expresses the author's joy at being able to be in the house of the Lord. The belief is that he was responsible for music that was sung and performed in the Temple. Whoever wrote this Psalm was very glad for the opportunity to go to a place set aside for the glory and honor of God.
The writer also expresses joy at the beauty of the Temple. Even the sparrows could find a dwelling place in God's house.
From what I read in the Bible, the Temple built by Solomon was a thing of beauty. Its design included gold and silver along with the cedars of Lebanon.
I've been in some beautiful churches in my life. One church I found particularly beautiful was the church at Boy's Town near Omaha, Nebraska. The Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City is another beautiful church that I was in when I went to listen to a concert of Bach's music.
It fills our hearts with wonder and joy when we can go into a nice place and experience communion with the Lord. Being in a serene setting lets us understand something of the majesty and grandeur of our God.
God does not dwell in buildings. He is too powerful to be contained within them. His glory is throughout the whole universe. In my opinion, this world is a cathedral ringing out the praise of the Creator.
The writer of Psalm 84 ends with the thought that the Lord grants His favor and goodness on those who trust in Him and walk in His ways. This will have ultimate fulfillment when we are with the Lord and we see Jesus face to face. All will be well on that day. We will see the glorious beauty of Heaven.
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