By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Psalms 27:4 "One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple."
David made the statement above as his enemies waged war against him. The ark of the covenant was in the most holy place in the temple, symbolized God’s presence. For one to be in the presence of God, he had to be in the temple. David desired to dwell in God’s presence in the Lord’s house all his days. Now, those who are in Christ have God’s Holy Spirit and presence within them wherever they are.
Being with God means enjoying His safety, favour, peace, joy, guidance, provision and protection (Psalm 91). So real was this to Moses as he led Israel out of Egypt that, when God threatened not to go with them, Moses told God they would not take one step more without Him(Exodus 33:15). His presence meant everything.
When we begin to think we can do without God, we are setting ourselves for messes. Wealth, fame, status, human wisdom, connections and knowledge shouldn’t make God seem irrelevant. Our lives find meaning and purpose only in God our Creator. It’s only fools who say in their hearts, ‘there is no God'(Psalm 14:1).
The best place to always be, is God’s presence. In Him are treasures of life in its fullness found no where else. Satan always attempts divert our attention away from God into things which bring temporary peace and joy. Like mist, it vanishes and is no more. May being with God be your longing, more than all treasures of life. True lasting satisfaction is only in God. Those who find Him want nothing else again!
Psalms16:11 "You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Psalms 84:10-11 "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless."
Shalom children of God.