BLESSED ARE THOSE YOU BRING NEAR / PSALMS 65:4

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(KJV) Psalms 65:4

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

The Ultimate Privilege: Dwelling in the Presence of God

Have you ever stopped to consider what it truly means to be invited into the inner circle of the Creator of the universe?

In Psalms 65:4, the psalmist writes, “Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.”

Psalms 65:4 reveals a profound truth about human existence: our greatest joy should be to sense God’s presence and to enjoy personal interaction and companionship with Him. We were not created to observe God from a distance. We were made to walk with Him.

The Way is Open

For centuries, direct access to the holy presence of God was restricted. But everything changed at the cross. Today, intimacy with the Father is fully possible for all who accept the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for their sins.

According to Hebrews 10:10-22, the curtain has been torn. We no longer need an earthly priest to speak to God on our behalf. Through the blood of Jesus, we have a passport into the Most Holy Place. We can walk boldly into the throne room of grace, fully forgiven, completely accepted, and deeply loved.

A Continuous Companionship

God did not just open the door to His presence; He chose to make His home inside of us. We can continually experience God’s presence through His Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).

The Spirit lives in and through those who have accepted Christ’s forgiveness and entrusted Him with the leadership of their lives. Scripture reminds us of this staggering reality across multiple books:

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).
He has set His seal of ownership on us and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit (2 Corinthians 1:22).
We know we live in Him and He in us because of the Spirit He gave us (1 John 3:24; 4:13).

This means your fellowship with God isn’t limited to a church building on Sunday morning. You have constant, uninterrupted access to Him while driving to work, washing the dishes, or sitting in a quiet room.

The Danger of Neglect

Because this access is so readily available, a dangerous trap emerges: familiarity breeds neglect. The Bible challenges us to come near to God continually, that we might receive His mercy and strength to help us in our times of need (Hebrews 4:16; 7:25).

What a shame it would be to take this blood-bought privilege for granted or to neglect God’s presence, as if He were unworthy of our constant attention. Hebrews 10:36-39 warns us against shrinking back.

Neglecting prayer and Scripture alignment doesn’t just hurt our spiritual growth—it grieves the One who paid everything to bring us close. God is worthy of our constant attention, our first thoughts, and our deepest devotion.

Let us fix our eyes on Him today. Lean into the Holy Spirit, claim the peace that comes from His nearness, and refuse to live even a single hour apart from the awareness of His presence.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible privilege of being chosen and brought near to You. We confess that we often take Your presence for granted, distracted by the noise of this world. Forgive us for the times we treat Your access as a casual afterthought.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for the sacrifice You made on the cross that tore the veil and made this relationship possible. Holy Spirit, fill us afresh today. Teach us to practice Your presence in every moment. Give us a hunger to seek You continually, to draw strength from Your grace, and to live lives that reflect Your love. We commit our day, our decisions, and our hearts to Your leadership. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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BLESSED ARE THOSE YOU BRING NEAR / PSALMS 65:4

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Have you ever stopped to consider what it truly means to be invited into the inner circle of the Creator of the universe?

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Margarita Crews

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