Human Response 466: Seek the Lord

1 Chronicles 16:10-11 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

David wrote this Psalm after the ark was settled in its place. The Presence of God is now among His people. The ark is the presence of God, as evidenced by the words, his holy name and His face.

Glory in (boast in, take pride in, rejoice in) the name, which is the presence of God on the earth. The presence is now in the hearts of believers in Jesus, the body of Christ, which is the Temple of the living God. We do this by praying, “Hallowed be thy name.” We are aware that the Lord is always here, in the heart, and we boldly access Him at any time. This knowledge brings great comfort and joy in times of trouble.

Seek (look for, turn to, pray to, trust in) the Lord and His strength, rather than leaning on your own understanding or looking to the world for wisdom and strength. Seek His face, His presence, which is as close as your heart and lips. This we can do continually, for He is always there to help in time of need. Practicing the Presence is an extremely valuable and helpful exercise. The Word and the Spirit give us the words and thoughts and prayers.