Sermon text: Psalm 84

In this Pilgrimage Psalm, the Psalmist speaks of his desire to be in the dwelling place of God. He wants nothing more than to be where the Lord is. He even envies the birds who make their nests at the temple. Pastor Brian in his sermon shows us how even though we do not have a physical temple today this Psalm leads us to rejoice in God's Holy Spirit dwelling in believers, and the eternity they are promised in God's presence.

In Psalm 83 we read the Psalmist asking for God to no longer be silent, but to speak. He is asking the Lord to bring judgment about the enemies of God, who are seeking to wipe out the people of God. Ultimately, he prays not only for them to be humiliated but for them to know God.

In Psalm 82 the Lord is seated in his divine assembly and he calls unjust rulers to listen. He pronounces an indictment upon them for failing to uphold justice and for failing to care for the weak, the poor, and the needy. These rulers that God has placed in their positions are to be his servants and to uphold his commands. The Lord is a holy and righteous judge and he warns them that his wrath will come upon those who love wickedness. Pastor Brian ends his sermon with a reminder that you will either fall upon the rock of ages and be broken with repentance and faith, or the rock of ages will fall upon you and you will be crushed. Those who have faith in Christ Jesus will be saved.