Psalms 27:4

Martha Holder 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,

If you could ask God for one thing and be absolutely, positively certain that He would grant that request, what would you ask for? Would you ask for wealth? Would you ask for power? Would you ask for influence in the community? Would you ask for great beauty?

David has but one request. This lowly shepherd boy seeks a relationship with the Lord. He wants to walk and talk with the Lord; he wants to live in communion with God. Moreover, he wants to know that this relationship will last not just here on earth, but through all eternity. The most glorious aspect of David's plea is that God responds with a resounding "YES!" even before David's petition.

The same is true for us today. God is waiting for us to seek Him, so He can pour out His blessings upon us. He offers us joy, comfort, and never-ending love just for our asking. When we live with God, He invites us into His house, offers us a cup of tea, and says, "Let me take care of some of those things on your plate." We can call upon God any time and know that He will stop what He is doing, focus on our need, and equip us to do what needs to be done. He wraps us in His love, and we can know a peace that passes all understanding when we live with God as our Father Abba.

Prayer: Lord, we seek you so that we may know the fullness of life as your children. Grant us your love and peace. In Jesus' name, amen.