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A Home in God’s Presence

Psalm 84:3 Lark Sparrow in Aronia Berry Blossoms, Washington County, Nebraska.

“Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.” Psalm 84:3 (NIV)

Living in God’s Presence

Only once a year the Jewish high priest was allowed to enter into the Holy of Holies in the Lord’s Temple. The Holy of Holies was where the Jews kept the Ark of the Covenant. God’s presence dwelled there. 

Due to human sin, no other person could enter the Holy of Holies. Only the priest could enter. But birds, like all of God’s creatures, are without sin. It is thought that this psalm tells of a bird (and perhaps more than one) that built its nest in the Holy of Holies and had a home in the presence of God. How awesome!

Read all of Psalm 84.

A Great Creator with Great Power

Jeremiah 27:5 and Elk Grazing on a Plateau, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.Elk grazing on a mountain plateau near Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado and Jeremiah 27:5 God of great power

“With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that are on it, and I give it to anyone I please.” Jeremiah 27:5

Our God of Great Power

Wow! God reigns with exceedingly great power or omnipotence (He is all powerful). Through that power He created everything and He possesses all authority. All things belong to God, including governmental authority.

Though many leaders in government fail to acknowledge God, not one of them possesses any authority that God did not allow him or her to have. If they do not honor God, He will bring judgment upon them. No one rivals God nor can challenge Him. God alone rules. 

By contrast, the devoted Christ follower calls on our powerful and holy Lord in prayer. The true follow of God desires to bow before Him with complete submission and humility. The Bible teaches that there is no greater honor than to serve God. 

Learn more by reading all of Jeremiah 27.