Location Matters

 Ezra 1; Psalms 84-85; Luke 7 

“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”

Psalm 84:10, 11

Location, location, location! Where we live determines not only the value of our property, but also many of the conditions of our life. Those who choose to live in God’s presence find him to be their sun. It is the presence of the Lord that gives us warmth, provision, protection, and perspective. It is the Lord who gives favor and honor. His loving generosity knows no limit. 

Why enjoy the hospitality and gifts of the wicked when the Lord offers us intimate relationship?

He invites us to walk with him today and enjoy his presence in all we do, no matter where we are. Those who discover this treasure don’t want to live anywhere else!

“Father God, you are my sun and shield and my great reward, for your glory.”