In this message from Psalm 84, we are reminded of the deep joy and blessing found in the presence of the Lord. The psalmist declares, “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere”—a truth that calls us to delight in worship and long for fellowship with God and His people.

Together, we explore how the temple in Israel symbolized God’s presence, and how today we experience that same presence through Christ, through prayer, and as we gather as His church. Even in seasons of weeping and difficulty, the Lord is our strength, our sun, and our shield. He withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly and trust in Him.

May this sermon encourage you not only to seek God privately, but also to joyfully gather with His people, finding strength, blessing, and joy in His presence.