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27:4 One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inqure in His temple.
(Psalm 27:4 NKJV)
This is a Psalm of David. David was a man that was known as "a man who's heart was fully devoted to God." (I Kings 11:4) The passion of King David could be summed up in this simple prayer. David makes one request, "One thing I have desired of the LORD, and that will I seek." But that one thing is broken down into 3 parts. What is the one thing King David really asking for? He is asking for intimacy. David wanted a relationship with God. David earnestly desired to know God on a personal level. His three in one request is this:
1. To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days fo his life.
In David's day and time the "house of the LORD" was the Tabernacle. In the Tabernacle it was widely known that was the place where the LORD dwelt. David wanted to be where God was! One place that David could always count on finding the LORD was in the House of the LORD. Jesus later taught the Samaritan woman that it didn't really matter where God was worshipped as long as He was worshipped in Spirit and in truth. We have the wonderful privilege of worshiping God anywhere, any place and any time in whatever expression we choose. What a wonderful freedom! We are not bound by a place to meet God, but He is available to us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. David wanted to be in the Presence of the LORD. Psalm 116:11 says "You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Wouldn't you like to be there? In Your Heavenly Father's presence where there is joy and eternal pleasures! Wow! The "One Desire" is to be with God!
2. To behold the beauty of the LORD.
It was not enough for David to just be with the LORD but he wanted to gaze upon His beauty. There are several references in the Scriptures to the "beauty of His holiness." God is light, He is pure, He is without spot or blemish! When we look at each other no matter how pleasant they may be to look at there is a fault, a flaw or blemish for we are imperfect beings! But imagine to look upon the LORD! How beautiful He must be! Today we live in a society where we are always on the phone, the cell, the computer, texting and emailing us. However, that is not substitute for face to face interaction. Oh to be like Moses! He sat and spoke with the LORD as a man does "face to face!" Is it possible for us to have that kind of intimacy with the Father? I don't know, but I do desire it! I have in my mind what He looks like. I know one thing, that no one can see God and live, so if I am to see Him face to face I am going to have to be a dead man! But to just get a glimpse like Moses as He passes by, or to have a vision like Isaiah to see "Him high and lifted up" or as John "With hair as wool and Eyes like fire!" Like the song by Mercy Me "I can only imagine! In the words of the late Keith Green, "Oh, Lord your beautiful your face is all I see. For when your eyes are upon this child Your grace abounds toward me." This must have been what David felt as He lingered in the presence of the LORD.
3. To inquire in His Temple.
Back in the Old Testament days only the High Priest was able to go behind the veil and inquire of the Lord on behalf of the people. Since Christ died on the cross He became our High Priest offering once and for all atonement for the people through His blood. When Christ was dying on the cross "He yelled out! "It is finished meaning "Paid in Full" (our sin debt was paid in full at that moment). Then the veil in the Temple was torn in two! Giving all of us who believe access into the Holy of Holys where we can now come boldly before the throne of God and obtain help and mercy in our time of need! David, wanted that privilege of being able to hear from God. He valued that he was not satisfied just to be with Him or to gaze upon Him, but He wanted to be able to commune with Him. What a thrill it is for the believer to be able to access the very throne room of God. Yet, sadly, many of us do not take advantage of that opportunity and we struggle and waffle because of unwillingness to inquire of the Lord. Although David asked "3" things of the LORD what David really desired and craved and sought after was intimacy with God.
Who wants to be like David? Who here will pray that prayer today? LORD I want to know you more! LORD I want to be with You, to see You, and to hear from You.
What do you desire? Who do you desire?
29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
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| August 25, 2008 |
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| First read, first star. My honor! |
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| August 25, 2008 |
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| Dude, this is so in tune w/what I posted....we're thinking alike! (Differently though!) |
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| August 25, 2008 |
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| Thanks Mike, but the star didn't make it. :( I love being the first to read a blog! And it is also a great honor to have you be the first to read mine. It means I am worthy of your time. That is a tremendous compliment thank you! |
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| August 25, 2008 |
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| Mike we are drinking from the same well brother! Thank you Holy Spirit for the unity of the faith! |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| More of Him and Less of me... |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| Suga: You sound like John the Baptist! |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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Yes, the well is deep and refreshing!
ps...check again baby, 1st star :-) |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| I will pray that prayer. I want more of Him and to be a woman after God's own heart. |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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Hi Todd, This article makes me recount what Paul said after He had been given the Holy Spirit and began to walk the walk. Phil. 3:10, "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection (Life), and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death..." This verse makes me think of time, quality time and preparing for it, when the Spirit leads. Jesus went away by Himself to have undistracted time with God. We need to do this if we want to have intimacy. Sometimes candle light (like they had) helps. Christian meditation? R... |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| That's a wow Brother Todd, I love David's heart.. and I thank God for Jesus; who loved us so much to die for us... to seek God's face... Wow one day we will be there, no pain, tears, hunger any more.... I can only imagine.......... Oh how that song just lifts me up. Brother Todd awesome post.. Thank you, God bless you............... and Happy Birthday! |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| I can only imagine. It will be awesome. It will be beyond awesome! Great post! |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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GOD LIKES THAT YOU AND I BEING HIS FRIENDS.
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| August 26, 2008 |
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| Powerful blog Todd..I'm late posting to this one..but YES this has been my desire for a long time now.....Ohhh that I might KNOW HIM in the Power of His resurrection and in the fellowship of His sufferings...There's nothing like intimate time with Him...and I look forward to it every day....For in HIS PRESENCE is fullness of JOY!!!! |
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| August 26, 2008 |
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Oh... Intimacy with my Father
He knows how I felt during the moments I cannot remember as child and teenager. He protected me. He mothered me, and He laughed with me when no else understood.
He was with me when I miscarried my babies, and I was by myself. He was with during the drive to the hospital, and held me as the doctors did what had to be done. He held me so tightly that I didn't fall apart.
My joy is my Father. When He calls me, I shall see Him, and gaze at His Face through the brilliance of the Heavens. I shall be soaked in His Presence and I shall be complete. |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| DeeDee...that is my goal too....to be after His heart and for Him to know me like that! God Bless you as you seek to pursue Him! |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| R: I could not agree with you more. That is one of my favorite passages and in fact it is one of those that I have memorized and made part of my thinking. If we don't take time to know Him we will miss out on much of what He has for us. |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| Marilyn: Surrounded by Your glory what will my heart feel? Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still? I can only Imagine......but one day......I will look upon His face...O' that will be glory for me! |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| Carol: Ever heard Chris Rice's song "Deep Enough To Dream?" "To reach out and touch the face of the one who made me." It will be worth it all! We can only imagine! |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| Jacob: Abraham believed God and was called the friend of God. God can be our friend who we can cast all of our cares upon! |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| Marjay: I have a sermon that I have preached using the Scripture you and R used. It is about knowing the diffeence between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus. BIG BIG DIFFERENCE! |
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| August 27, 2008 |
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| Joey: You have learned about the nature of God. That is comfort, love, peace, wisdom etc..this comes through trusting Him in the trials. You have been through a lot, but God is conforming you to the image of His son! Beautiful! |
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| August 28, 2008 |
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| Beautiful.... |
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| August 28, 2008 |
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| Cheryl: Just like your heart! |
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