THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD
“One thing have I 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 enquire in His temple.”
Psalms 27:4
The psalmist, here, has revealed his singular desire as a worshipper
of the true and living God. His desire is threefold and incorporates
the whole of a believer’s life. The desire of David is the desire
of every child of God. Any thing short of this is coming short of the
glory of God. The glory and beauty of God revealed in the Lord Jesus
Christ captivates the hearts of those that have been blessed to see
Him. His glorious person and wondrous work consumes and enthralls the
sinner whose acceptance by Him has been made plain.
The desire of the believer is to be in His presence here on this earth.
To be in the presence of His gospel, His people, and to never be separated
from Him is what we seek after. The earthly pleasures of this life that
the Lord has given us to enjoy are trivial compared to the Spiritual
blessings that we have in knowing Him and living in His house.
In His house we behold His glorious attributes in the beauty of holiness.
To know Him and be found in Him, not having our own righteousness, but
His, is a wonder that we ponder with joy unspeakable. As we behold His
sovereign love, mercy and grace we are drawn to Him as a moth to a flame.
As we gaze upon His sacrifice we cannot help but bow in thanksgiving
and gratitude as we see our sin put away forever. As we live in Him
we see His great hand of providence working all things to our good and
His glory. His work in His people’s lives is a thing of beauty
and wisdom that comforts and assures those that dwell in His presence.
The desire of the believer is to know more, see more and to understand
more of Him. As we grow in grace and knowledge of Him we desire Him
and the things of God more. The child of God loves His gospel and listens
with inquiring ears to hear a word from their Master. For the people
of God to meet together and worship Him in the gospel is not optional
or a thing of convenience, it is a burning desire given to them by God
Himself.
“His mouth is most sweet: yea, He is altogether lovely. This
is my Beloved, and this is my Friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Song of Solomon 5:16
- Tommy Robbins
