One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
David does not simply declare God's mercy in hindsight; he fortifies himself against doubt by rehearsing what he knows God to be. The saints must wrestle with themselves, driving back the flesh's doubts, so they can pray with speed and cheer. This is how a man recovers from tempest and shouts triumph.
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Commenting on Psalm 27:1-14
One thing. Divided aims tend to distraction, weakness, disappointment. The man of one book is eminent, the man of one pursuit is successful. Let all our affections be bound up in one affection, and that affection set upon heavenly things. Have I desired —what we cannot at once attain, it is well to desire. God judges us very much by the desire of our hearts.
God is light to show the way in doubt and comfort the sorrowful heart. He is the strength of life itself, not merely its protector. If Omnipotence guards him, he has no cause to fear; if he knows it, he has no disposition to fear. Faith alone bears such fortitude against enemies.
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Commenting on Psalm 27:1-6