SCRIPTURE: Psalms 27:4-5 The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. 5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

OBSERVATION: Where are we safe? Where can we avoid the troubles of life? In the house of the Lord, in His temple. Obviously David doesn't want to live in the physical temple in Jerusalem, he could have, he was the king after all, but never did. The temple, the house is the place where God lives. The place in David's heart, and ours, where we can go and experience God.
I feel like God is calling us to a time of intense seeking--and this is where we go, to the house of God in us--to seek Him out. In other words, hang out with Him and get to know Him well--make it the highest priority in your life and life will simply work out.

APPLICATION: Right now I feel so drawn to seeking God. I know it is not always like that and it is in those times--when it is not easy or natural--that I need to choose to seek Him. It is then that my priorities are truly tested. Will I seek to be with Him and know Him when my emotions are not driving me?

PRAYER: Lord I want to know You. I want to see You in Your glory and splendor but I want this seeking to be a part of who I am forever. May You always stay as the first priority of my heart.