The Beauty of His Presence

The Presence of Yahweh

Chapter One
The Beauty of His Presence

Psalms 84: 1: “How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!

For “tabernacles”, the Psalmists used “mishkan”. From tents to Solomon’s Temple, the Spirit of the Living God there within dwelt in all His majesty and greatness. From His holy habitation proceeded justice and mercy for those that came into His presence and called upon His name.

Divine blessing immersed His faithful, while judgment fell accordingly on all those too mired in the cares of life to see value in YAH’s presence. Yet, for the faithful, they saw a value worth far more than silver or gold, rubies or diamonds. They realized the most beautiful and valuable gem was pale in comparison to YAH’s presence.

For “amiable”, the Psalmists used “y’diyd”. Nelson’s NKJV renders this word as “lovely”. Webster defines the word as “an agreeable, friendly and sociable attitude”. It is an amiable loveliness that is as big as the heart of YAH Himself. And, He pours out accordingly on those that seek Him in His temple.

In consideration of a “pouring out”, these Psalmists also sang in 46: 4-5, “There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her, just at the break of day.”

When we seek the face of His presence, He returns our faith upon the wings of His immense goodness. We become as gardens securely planted by the river. And, the flow of life giving water becomes veritable fountains of vitality flowing through us to parched lives. So, emulate David as he sings in 27: 4. “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek: 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.”

The beauty of YAH’s presence goes to the depths of His “ever-presence”. It’s like a one-liner I once heard, “If you feel far from God, guess who moved”. When we get a grip on our position, we find YAH was there all the time—ever solid, ever Faithful. When we come to Him, or return to Him, we “make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High”, and are accordingly encouraged.

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