PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 84:1. This is a psalm celebrating
pilgrimage to Jerusalem to worship at the temple. It is very much like
the hymns in praise of Zion as God’s special place (e.g., Psalms
122:1), although this one especially focuses on the delight of going
to worship there. The purpose of s... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 84:5 Those who make the journey to Zion to
worship are BLESSED. Their STRENGTH IS IN God, to sustain them on the
way. The HIGHWAYS are in their hearts, which probably means that they
actually want to go. Pilgrimage was required (Deuteronomy 16:16), but
it should never become mec... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 84:10 The final section describes the person
WHO TRUSTS IN the Lord. He sincerely prefers one DAY IN God’s COURTS
to a THOUSAND anywhere else. He prefers even the lowest task of
service in the HOUSE OF MY GOD to any gain he might have if he were to
DWELL IN THE TENTS OF WICKEDNE... [ Continue Reading ]