HOW LOVELY (Part 1)

The psalmist exclaims in Psalm 84:1 (NLT), "HOW LOVELY is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven's Armies." He yearned to dwell in the house of the Lord. There was no place he wanted to be more.

Because Jesus Christ died and rose again, we now have the privilege of living in His presence continually. Yes, in the midst of all that is happening in your home. With your little ones needing you all at once. No matter what you are facing, Jesus wants you to "abide in Him" (John 15:4, 5, 7). Dwelling in the One who is all wisdom, love, peace, and holiness. It is the most lovely place to be. It is the most powerful place to be--He is the Lord of the armies of Heaven!

Sadly, we don't always live where God wants us to live in our daily lives, do we? We forget what Ephesians 2:6 tells us that He has "raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."

What is the result of dwelling in Him? Psalm 84:4 goes on to tell us that those who dwell in His presence "will be singing Your praises all the day long." All day long? "You don't know what's going on at my house," you reply. Dear mother, you can experience this "how lovely" as you dwell in Christ Jesus. Instead of allowing your circumstances to overcome you, live in Christ.

Thank Him that you live in His presence where there is fullness of joy. Thank Him that you are seated with Him in the place of authority and power over all your enemies challenges.

Have a LOVELY day.

Blessings from Nancy Campbell