Psalm 84

Psalm 84

From St Barnabas Daily Devotions by St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield and Bossley Park

May 7, 2026

About this episode

This episode reflects on Psalm 84, exploring themes of longing for God's presence and the blessings of worship.

As you read, keep in mind our two questions: What things in this Psalm can I relate to? Is there anything in the Psalm that makes me think of Jesus? For the choirmaster. According to Gittith.[ A ] A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! 2 My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she places her young near Your altars, O LORD of Hosts, my King and my God. 4 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. 6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools. 7 They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. 8 O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah 9 Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed. 10 For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a…

Topics covered

  • spiritual longing
  • worship
  • blessings
  • pilgrimage
  • trust in God

Keywords

  • Psalm 84
  • spirituality
  • worship
  • blessings
  • trust in God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield and Bossley Park

Books & works: Psalm 84

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