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. the beauty: or, the delight - Psalms 27:4

    The psalmist has here revealed his singular—one—desire as a worshipper of the true and living God. Yet, 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. Anything 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 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. Gazing upon his sacrifice, we see our sin put away forever, and cannot help but bow in thanksgiving and gratitude. 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 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 (Sg 5:16).