We are living scares everywhere; diseases, war, rumors of war, natural disasters, and seeing evil multiply every day that passes, is something that torments us and sometimes even makes us faint, but it should not be so, we must remain confident in God and sing of His name, because we are more than privileged to be in His home.
The reality of the world we live in confronts us daily with uncertainty and fear. News headlines constantly remind us of how fragile human life can be, and it is easy for our hearts to become overwhelmed by anxiety and discouragement. However, Scripture teaches us that even in the midst of chaos, God remains firm, unchanging, and faithful. Our confidence must not be placed in circumstances, but in the eternal presence of the Lord, who invites us to dwell with Him.
Psalm 84 is a song that tells us about that bliss that is to be in the dwellings of God:
1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
3 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.
4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.
Psalm 84:1-5
These verses reveal a deep longing of the psalmist’s heart. It is not a superficial desire, but a spiritual thirst for the presence of God. The imagery of birds finding rest near the altar reminds us that even the smallest of God’s creatures find safety and provision in His presence. If God cares so deeply for them, how much more will He care for His children who seek Him with sincere hearts?
In the midst of all this storm God is our refuge, our strong rock, and it must be a yearning for each of us to be in the house of God. Is there a better place than His dwellings? This psalm says that those who live in the house of God are blessed.
To dwell in the house of the Lord does not only refer to a physical place, but to a constant relationship with Him. It speaks of living daily in communion with God, seeking His guidance, resting in His promises, and trusting in His power. When our hearts are aligned with His presence, fear loses its grip, and hope is renewed even in difficult times.
Another thing is that this Psalm makes us understand that we are not to praise God temporarily, but that we will perpetually glorify His Holy Name.
True worship is not limited to moments of peace or prosperity. It is a continual act of faith, declaring God’s goodness even when circumstances seem unfavorable. The psalmist reminds us that those who dwell in God’s house are constantly praising Him, not because life is always easy, but because God is always worthy.
Dear brother and friend, let us put our strength in God in the midst of all these occurrences today, and in this way we will be called blessed.
May our hearts learn to long for God’s presence above all else. When we place our strength in Him, we find peace that surpasses understanding, courage to face adversity, and joy that cannot be taken away. No matter what storms surround us, the dwelling place of the Lord remains our safest refuge, and in Him we are truly blessed.