The Psalmist yearns to go to the courts of the Lord. But as he meditates on Him, he realises he can have God’s blessing right where he is (read v.11).

Lord will give grace and glory:

Grace—That’s how the spiritual journey begins. We are saved by God’s grace. We trust Jesus, and in grace God saves us. Glory—that’s how it ends. One day we will be in heaven and share the glory of the Lord for ever.

But between grace and glory, life can be rather difficult (read 1.Pet.5:10). Whatever begins with grace leads to glory, but how do we make the journey between grace and glory? For the Lord God is sun and shield (v.11). He is a sun. That’s provision and sufficiency. He is a shield. That’s protection and security. We start the journey with grace; we continue the journey trust in God’s provision and protection; and we end the journey by entering into the glory of the Lord.

What does it mean to walk uprightly? It means walking in the light, obeying His Word, loving Him and trusting Him.

Psalm 84:11 is a great verse to claim for your pilgrim journey. Begin with God’s grace and end in His glory. Along the way you have the promise of His provision and protection. Determine always to walk uprightly by obeying the Word of God and trusting its promises.