Tuesday, March 5

Psalm 84

We know that the book of Psalms is very similar to a hymnal. It has both praises and prayers. When I glanced over this chapter, I heard at least two choruses that we used to sing in church (in my short half-century lifetime). I think that’s amazing! I am certain our “modern” version did NOT sound the same as the Biblical version but believe that God relished both.

According to my Bible, Psalm 84 was of the Sons of Korah. Admittedly, I just learned more about their interesting history. I encourage you to read it too in parts of Numbers, Chronicles and Samuel! (Contact me if you want the chapters!!) There are a few verses in Psalms 84 that I had previously highlighted in my Bible probably because two of them are included in the modern version of the choruses I learned to sing decades ago.

My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. (v. 2)

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. . . (v. 10)

O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. (v. 12)

If you know these choruses let me know; if you want to listen to them, check them out on YouTube. And maybe Pastor John could squeeze them into a Sunday morning set!

Julie Rosenau