ONE THING I ASKED OF THE

LORD
Psalm 27:4-6
 Psalm 27:4
One thing have I asked of the LORD,
that will I seek after: that I may
dwell in the house of the LORD all
the days of my life, to gaze upon the
beauty of the LORD and to inquire
in his temple.
 Psalm 27:5
For he will hide me in his shelter in
the day of trouble; he will conceal
me under the cover of his tent; he
will lift me high upon a rock.
 Psalm 27:6
And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent sacrifices
with shouts of joy; I will sing and
make melody to the LORD.
 Introduction

One thing have I asked of the LORD:

One main object; one thing that I
have especially desired; one thing
which has been the object of my
constant wish.
 Introduction

What do you
most desire?
 Introduction
One thing I asked of the Lord:
To reside in the house of the LORD.
To regard the beauty of the LORD.
To request in his temple.
 Introduction

To dwell in the
house of the LORD
means:
 I. TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Psalm 27:4
One thing have I desired of the LORD,
that will I seek after; that I may dwell
in the house of the LORD all the days
of my life, to behold the beauty of the
LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
 I. TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Psalm 26:8
O LORD, I love the habitation of
your house and the place where your
glory dwells.
 I. TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of
life; in your presence there is fullness
of joy; at your right hand are
pleasures forevermore.
 I. TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE
A. Fullness of joy
B. Pleasures forevermore
II. TO BE IN GOD’S PROTECTION
Psalm 27:5
For he will hide me in his shelter in
the day of trouble; he will conceal
me under the cover of his tent; he
will lift me high upon a rock.
II. TO BE IN GOD’S PROTECTION
A. Security – hide me in his shelter.
B. Serenity – conceal me under the
cover of his tent.
C. Safety – lift me high upon a rock.
II. TO BE IN GOD’S PROTECTION
Psalm 17:8
Guard me as you would guard your
own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of
your wings.
II. TO BE IN GOD’S PROTECTION
Psalm 31:20
You hide them in the shelter of your
presence, safe from those who
conspire against them. You shelter
them in your presence, far from
accusing tongues.
II. TO BE IN GOD’S PROTECTION
Illustration:
The 2 angels in Lot’s house.
Genesis 19:1-11
 III. TO BE IN GOD’S PROVISION
In the ancient Near East, when a
visitor entered his host's tent, the
host was personally responsible for
his protection and provision, and
the flimsy tent became a fortress.
 III. TO BE IN GOD’S PROVISION
Illustration:
Abraham and the 3 angels at Mamre
Genesis 18:1-8
 III. TO BE IN GOD’S PROVISION
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the
presence of my enemies; you anoint
my head with oil; my cup overflows.
 III. TO BE IN GOD’S PROVISION
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life, and
I shall dwell in the house of the
LORD forever.
 Summary
What does it mean to dwell in the
house of the LORD?
1. To be in God’s presence
2. To be in God’s protection
3. To be in God’s provision
 Principles
1. In God’s presence there is fullness of
joy.
2. Dwelling in the house of God is the
safest place.
3. Abundant provision is in abiding in
Christ.
 Application
1. I will make it a goal this year to be
present every Sunday.
2. I will desire to be in the presence
of the LORD by attending worship
services, meditation & prayer