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  “ For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You! ” Psalms 84 : 11 - 12 NKJV Gift can either be a bribe or blessing, depending on the source. No doubt, a bribe is a bad gift with the intention of manipulating the beneficiary into evil commits and disobedience against the counsel of God. Little wonder the scriptures say “ And you shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the discerning and perverts the words of the righteous ( Exodus 23 : 8 )”. If the soldiers that guarded the tomb of Jesus were quieted from the truth about His resurrection by the influence of bribe, needless to mention the cause of the destruction of Apostle Judas, who can ever escape the poison of bribe? Unfortunately, in moments of discomfort, disappointment, and discouragement, the heart of any man is vulnerable to the misleading counsels and manipulative controls. Fo...

  “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭84:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ A sun without a shield is like glory without grace, prosperity without peace, power without passion, and promotion without patience. There is no doubt that these types of glory cannot be found by those who are dwelling in God’s presence. A glory that begs human manipulation, fraudulent practices, systemic cheating and corruption, and all forms of lies cannot be said to come from the Lord. Therefore, those who would trust in God for His good glory must be patient to first get fully satisfied by His grace. Otherwise, the system of this world can easily distract the heart by the adoption of its alternative to God’s glory, without God’s grace. Meanwhile, good glory may take time to come from God; but the grace in the good cannot be found outside the presence and providence of God.

  “How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, And the swallow a nest for herself, Where she may lay her young— Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, My King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah” Psalms‬ ‭84:1-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ If anything, the most adorable privileges of dwelling in the presence of God is the access to the undiluted peace and rest from the troubles of this world. While the body can be treated with the available pleasures outside the presence of God, true peace for the soul from insults, wicked insinuation, disappointment and unlawful ridicule is found in God’s tabernacle. Entrance into God’s presence provides the privileges of entertaining everything peaceful and pleasant, compared to the abusive atmosphere outside the divine presence. Now, imagine the possibility of prac...

  “Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah...O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭84:4, 12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/psa.84.4,12.nkjv The disaffection of being raised with humble background is the loss of the taste of civilization and the colour of silver spoon. Whereas, those who trust in the taste and colour of affluence, wealth, and privileges that the world can afford are often willing to make sacrifices. While Satan’s enticement abides with the ground rule of the impossibility of serving two masters, deceived believers have always prefer to explore the taste of civilization and colour of silver spoon, at the expense of trusting God. Unfortunately, the desired refuge in riches, fame, fortunes in life has brought to many, nothing more than an endless pain, extreme disappointment, and eternal separation from God. Therefore, the Psalmist says “Blessed are those who dwell in Your house...”. Even though...

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.