This is the final post of the series, read part one and part two here. As we continue to consider the blessings that are poured out on those who make the Lord Jesus their “Chief Treasure,” let’s look today at another blessing found in Psalm 84.
Verse 4 states, “Blessed are those who dwell in your house . . . ”
As we look further into this blessing, we see that those who dwell in God’s house are “ever praising [God].” Let’s ponder on this concept for a moment: those who practice the Presence of God will always be led to praising and worshipping God.
In order to receive the blessing of a worshipful heart, we must dwell in the home of our Heavenly Father. But what does it actually mean to dwell in God’s house?
We must willingly surrender our confidence in our flesh and understand that our confidence is in the leading of the Holy Spirit. We must let go of the things of this world and actively pursue the desires of our Father’s heart . . . tuning our hearts to His.
As Paul tells us in Galatians 5, we must “live by the Spirit.” Once we choose to dwell in Him and allow His Spirit to indwell us, we will then be overwhelmed with worship in our hearts . . . ever praising Him!
The type of worshipful heart that comes from God’s indwelling presence is not the type of worship that results from receiving “good things” from God. We’re good at worship when He gives us things. Yet He wants us to put our heart in such a place that we can find just as many reasons to worship him, praise him and exalt him when he takes things away from us, just as much as when He gives us things.
Those who dwell in His house will desire to praise Him no matter the circumstance.
When we allow the King of Glory to indwell us, His presence overwhelms our hearts to a point that we can’t help but praise and worship our Maker.
Will you join me today in seeking to dwell in His presence? That we may offer our King true and “spiritual worship.”