Psalm 84 Part 2

As we continue to look at the benefits of seeking after God and the practice of godliness in our lives. We are going to look at verses 4-6. David uses the word “Blessed,” which means to be happy or overjoyed. When we seek after God and determine to develop a relationship with Him that is alive and vibrant, we will experience a joy that only comes from God. This happiness or joy is not necessarily a smile on your face all the time or a leap in your step everyday. What this joy promises is peace, contentment and a mindset that says no matter what comes my way I know God is in control. Are you experiencing that joy? Are you “Blessed”? Perhaps you need to evaluate your desire and practice of seeking God. Perhaps the two are tied together. Maybe you should ask if there is any unconfessed sin in your life that would be keeping you from seeking after God. Or maybe today you are facing a trial or a really rough time in your life that is keeping you from experiencing this joy. Look at verse six. Baca is a word that means weeping. Are you in the “Valley of Baca (weeping)”? The people turned their weeping into joy (a spring). How do we do this? Answer seek God, answer spend time with God by getting into the Word and on our knees in prayer. If you want to experience joy or true happiness then you must seek after God.

Father thank you for blessing us with joy as we seek you. Help us to seek you with all our heart and mind. Turn our weeping into joy and may our joy be found in time with you.