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The Beauty of the Lord

By June 15, 2014No Comments

Read Psalm 23 – 28

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 KJV

I do not doubt the majority of us would agree the Lord God must be beautiful in every way imaginable. But what does it mean the Lord is beautiful? Certainly, it is different than we often use the word. God is beautiful in that He is perfect in every way; there is nothing He lacks. We look upon His beauty when we see His handiwork in all of creation, in other people, and even in ourselves. Whether we gaze across a mountain range, look up into a starry night sky, or even into the intricate way our bodies have been made they each display the beauty of our Lord. We look upon His beauty as we spend time in His Word getting to know Him better and in greater intimacy. We look upon His beauty when we think upon His mercy, His grace, His patience, His goodness, His justice, and on and on. Be sure to take time this week to behold the Lord our God in His beauty.

Lord, I confess too many conflicting desires in my life. I am in need of the singular focus expressed by David: to be with You, behold Your beauty, and talk with You. Being imperfect and living in an imperfect world, I need the perspective of time with You..

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