8/26/13 Psalms 65:4 You Are Blessed Because God Has Chosen You

 

Psalms 65:4 (NAS)

How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You To dwell in Your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple. 

Psalms 65:4 (NIVUS)

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. 

 
Perhaps when you were young, you were someone who was always picked last to be on a team. Maybe you were never chosen to do anything "important". Those of the popular crowd usually ignored you or if they did give you any attention, it was to make fun of or laugh at you. Often you did not feel happy.
 
Now, none of that matters, for you have been chosen by the most important being of the universe. Adonai, the Most High God, personally selected you as His choice son or daughter.  You are acceptable to Him, for He sees the excellence that He put inside of you.  In this you know you are happy and blessed.  In this state you prosper and go forward.
 
You now have the freedom to approach the Lord God even as you would approach your earthly parents. You can go before Him with purpose and as you draw near to Him, He will make you ready for whatever you may encounter.  In fact, you can choose to permanently reside in God's presence.  When you arise in the morning until you go to your rest at night, you can abide with your Heavenly Father, in His court and separated from the world.

In God's court, you will find satisfaction and have more than enough. You will be filled with plenty of good things and will be surrounded with beauty. In the Lord's house, it will go well with you and you will be filled with joy and gladness. You have access to God's temple and His holiness.  His might and strength will help you to endure and to prevail.  His power makes you able

 

(Originally written 1/20/06)