Psa 27:4-5 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : He shares his deepest wish: 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 . More than anything else, David wants to live close to God, to see His beauty, and to learn from Him. He values time in God’s house above everything else. He wants to worship, learn, and find safety in God’s presence, just like Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet to listen to His teaching (Luke 10:39-42 ).

‏ Psalms 27:4-5

v. 4: He shares his deepest wish: 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. More than anything else, David wants to live close to God, to see His beauty, and to learn from Him. He values time in God’s house above everything else. He wants to worship, learn, and find safety in God’s presence, just like Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet to listen to His teaching (Luke 10:39-42 ^a).

v. 5: David knows, For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. God keeps His people safe, hiding them in His presence. David does not trust in strong buildings or armies, but in God Himself. God lifts him up so that trouble cannot reach him.