Ps. 132:13-15 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.
After Uzzah was struck dead while helping to carry the ark of God, David was afraid to proceed any further with it toward Jerusalem. We're told (1 Chron. 13:13) that David took the ark (God's presence) aside into the house of Obed-Edom where it remained for three months. During that time, the Lord, because His presence was there, blessed Obed-Edom and all his household (1 Chron. 13:14). Obed-Edom knew what it was like to have God dwell in his house instead of just visit it. God's blessing and provision followed His presence.
David tells us here in Psalms that God has chosen Zion, symbolic of the church or more specifically us, for His home, His dwelling place. Not just to visit, but as His resting place forever. He promises to bless us and provide for us, to prosper us and make us successful. His blessing and provision followed Him into our house just like it did into Obed-Edom's house. Rejoice in knowing that we have a blessed house!
Sock Monkey Snippet: God's blessing and provision follow His presence.
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