Heralds Digest

http://bible.us/psa84.4.nkjv Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah Praise, invoked by transient appearance of riches, promotion and material ‎wealth, is difficult to sustain. Likewise, many would readily doubt the sanity in the praise offered by someone defficient of material substance. Having the full experience of both luxurious palace and unpleasant wilderness, the Psalmist has learnt that perpetual praise has no direct linkage with material accumulation. Dwelling in the beautiful pavilion of the Lord, through unceasing fellowship, is the secret of consistent praise. Whether in poverty or prosperity, the grace and glory of the King attract the praise of those who dwell in His Pavilion.

http://bible.us/psa83.12.nkjv Who said, “Let us take for ourselves The pastures of God for a possession.” The high patronage of ‎luxurious eateries is not necessarily because of the quality of the meal. There is an inherent attraction to taste of elegance and professional service than the deliciousness of the food. Likewise for the righteous being the temple of God, God will readily be attracted to the clean and consecrated heart. Although the fear of the Psalmist is understandable, a pasture that is fully possessed by God is not at all attractive to the enemy. The power of darkness will only be desperate to assume possession whenever God is excused by unrighteousness. Therefore, a righteous cry seeks the consistent possession of God, rather than fears the possession of the enemy. ‎