As we conclude our meditation of Psalms 23,it is important to take a close look at David's closing declaration. David announced that goodness and mercy shall follow him all the days of his life;he also declared that he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. David's declaration in our Focal scripture was divided into two with the use of a 'colon' ( : ).
A Colon indicates that whatever follows the colon is an explanation of whatever precedes the colon. So, David's assertion that goodness and mercy shall follow him was explained by the fact that he would dwell in the house of the Lord forever. David implied that if goodness and mercy would follow him,he would have to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Ultimately,David only affirmed that the major reason why Goodness and Mercy would follow him is for him to dwell in the house of the Lord!
Friend,glean some wisdom from the Psalmist: If you truly need goodness and mercy to chase after you,then lean to dwell more and more in the house of the Lord. The house of the Lord isn't just about designated places of worship;its simply about the PRESENCE OF THE LORD. Always living in the presence of the Lord wherever you are.
Wait a minute, did Goodness and Mercy come your way and you left the presence of God instead of dwelling in it? If so,you got it wrong! Did God bless you and suddenly you have no time of communion with him? Have the gifts subtly taken the place of the Giver?
The Psalmist said and I paraphrase, "No matter how great your goodness,mercy and blessings are upon me, I will never walk away from you. I will cling to you Lord. You are all that matters".
Pray with me,"Lord,help me to dwell always in your presence every day of my life in Jesus name".
Have a Restful Saturday!
@usanga1010
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