In the days of the Jewish temple God revealed that his name would dwell among his people in that building. His presence would remain there as long as his people were faithful to him. Paul understood that the new temple of God is not a place; it is a people. Therefore the dwelling of God is in the midst of those who believe in him. That is where he places his name. We can "update" this psalm to apply to Christian by substituting parts of the church for parts of the temple. Verse 4; "Blessed are those whose lives are based among your assembled believers, ever singing your praise."
Verse 10; "For a day in the gathering of your people is better than a thousand elsewhere."
It took about 1 minute to read this psalm.
Stuart
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Psalm 84
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