One Thing

Key Text: Psalm 27: 1-14

Ø There is No Fear in God’s Presence (Psalm 27:1; 23:1-6)

        • God is a ray of righteousness and the light of our salvation.

Ø Life Events and People Have No Power Over Us (Psalm 27:2-3)

       • David spoke the word of God to Goliath (I Samuel 17:45-47).

   § We need to use the word of God to speak to our enemies and problems.

Ø Our Desire Should Be to Dwell in God’s House (Psalm 27:4)

       • The “house” David speaks of is a tent, not a temple.

   § We should not seek the beauty of a building or people, but God’s presence.

Ø We Need to Wait on God (Psalm 27:14)

Ø How Do We Dwell in God’s House?

       • Recognize that it is His house, not ours.
   § God hosts us in His house, but we need to steward it (I Peter 4:10). 
   § We are to do God’s will in His house (Philippians 2:12-13).
       • Know what God requires in His house.
   § Holiness (Psalm 24:3-4; Matthew 5:8).

   § Repentance (Psalm 51:10-11).
   § A cleansed conscience (Hebrews 9:14).
   § Our bodies used for His glory (Romans 12:1).