Psalm 83 and 84 present an interesting contrast; Psalm 83 is a prayer for the destruction of Israel’s enemies, while Psalm 84 is a song of joy about being in God’s house. Like Psalm 1, this focuses on the future outcome of choices we make today. Are we acting as God’s enemies, like the Midianites, or are we dwelling in God’s house?
“My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God”. The Psalmist paints an incredible picture of the future we can be part of. “For the Lord God is a sun and shield … no good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly … O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!”