Two words that matter

The Remix

Posted on October 27, 2015 Updated on October 27, 2015

Psalm 84 was written in the era of the old covenant when God’s presence was tied to a place but now in this era of Jesus having come, the temple curtain having been torn and the Holy Spirit having been sent by the risen Christ this is my re-mix version of the Psalm especially in the light of John 1:1-14 & 1 Corinthians 6:19.  Original in italics, remix in bold.

^{1  How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!} 

How special & privileged are all people in whom Your Spirit dwells now, God almighty!

 ^{2  My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord;}  

My soul longs for, yes even despairs when I am not intimate with You Father;

^{my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.} 

My heart, my whole being responds to your tangible presence, God who is alive in me.

^{3  Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young,} 

Even sparrows have a place they belong, & swallows a place of safety for bearing young

^{at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.  In Your presence O God almighty} 

They’re in Your presence continually almighty God, my King and my God

^{4  Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! Selah} 

Blessed are those who live aware of your presence, they will always be worshipping You!

^{5  Blessed are those whose strength is in you,}

Blessed are those whose strength is in You, 

^{in whose heart are the highways to Zion.}

those whose hearts are set on eternity with You now and forever.

^{6  As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools.}

Because You’re with them, even in them, even desolate hard times & places can be transformed into times & places full of the life of God & refreshing;

^{7  They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.} 

Those who walk with You and with You in them are getting stronger each day until each one appears in glory in Your glorious presence at Your appearing at the end of the age.

 ^{8  O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah} 

God almighty, Father God, God of covenant promises please hear my prayer now.

 ^{9  Behold our shield, O God; look on the face of your anointed!} 

I speak to myself saying; ‘Behold your defender, God with you’. Father please see me now.

 ^{10  For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.} 

Father God, better is one day with You, in your presence, having You within me than thousands elsewhere far from You.

  ^{I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.} 

The allure of the world has no allure for me I am content to know You, to know Your presence to know I am your child, I don’t need fame or fortune when I have You.

 ^{11  For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.} 

God You’re the One who gives me life, You’re my protector, You bless me again and again and care about my honour.

^{No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.} 

God, You are better than I could have ever imagined, more gracious, loving, generous & kind towards those who have put their faith in You.

 ^{12  O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!} 

God almighty, blessed is anyone who puts their trust in You!