“One thing have I asked 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 gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.”
– Psalm 27:4
When David made this request, he had to go to a particular place to enjoy the presence of the Lord. 3000 years later, we have a wonderful advantage he didn’t! As followers of Jesus, we don’t have to go to a particular place to experience God because if Christ is your Savior, then God’s Holy Spirit lives within you. Every true Christian is a walking, talking temple of the Holy Spirit!
As a believer in Jesus, you can enjoy fellowship with God through prayer and worship in your home. And in your car. And in your workplace or classroom. And while doing errands and chores. You can talk with God, listen to Him, and praise Him. You can meditate on His Word and inquire of His will. Any day, any time, any place. But are you?
Are you cultivating a life that enjoys God’s continual presence? Are you speaking with Him often? Are you listening for His voice throughout the day? Are you lifting up praise and worship daily? In Christ, we’re blessed with the awesome advantage of God’s constant presence but we must cultivate a life that practices and experiences it, otherwise this blessing does us little good. As we head into the holiday season, step back from the usual hustle and bustle and make time to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord!