Posted on 05/10/2003 3:28:53 PM PDT by Commander8
Psalm 27:4-8 4. One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek after; 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 inquire in His temple. 5. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in his pavillion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock. 6. And now shall mine head head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. 7. Hear O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 8. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face LORD, will I seek.
Thy Face LORD, Will I Seek
As a general rule, great things are accomplished by those who maintain singleness of purpose. Simple observation reveals that the goal-oriented individual is usually the onewho succeeds. In this instance, God's Word reveals that what has proven to be true in the secular realmis also true concerning the sacred. David had one goal: to daily walk in fellowship with his God and to learn more of Him with each passing day (v. 4)-that was David's driving passion and should be ours as well. The immeasurable spiritual blessings and persistent fortitude he possessed when facing every foe were the fruits of such single-mindedness. The lord saidf to David, "Seek ye my face"; the king's heartfelt response was, "Thy face LORD, will I seek" (v.8). It was as simple as that_simple, yes, but not easy! Just think of all the distractions that keep us from daily honoring this request of our Lord. Troubles, fears, enticements and apathy hinder us from EARNESTLY SEEKING the Lord's face. If this is our spiritual state, then we must exert the required effort to get on track. Is it any wonder, then, that David experienced victory in the face of the enemy and rose above every adversity that would normally cause one's heart to fear? Now, because his focus was on his Lord, he could confidently say: "And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies... therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy... I will sing praises unto the LORD" (v.6) What blessing and what joy it are for those who seek the Lord in their time of need! God rewarded David's singleness of purpose and energy in service. Our Lord desires the same from us.
'through desire a man seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom' (Pro.18:1)
Psalm 27:4-8 4. One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek after; 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 inquire in His temple. 5. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in his pavillion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock. 6. And now shall mine head head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. 7. Hear O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 8. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face LORD, will I seek
(St John 1:1)
Maranatha!
(Romans 10:17)
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