What does "awesome from Your sanctuary" reveal about God's presence in our lives?

\Setting the scene\

Psalm 68:35: “O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Blessed be God!”

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The phrase “awesome from Your sanctuary”\

• “Awesome” (Hebrew yāreh) speaks of overwhelming majesty that inspires reverent fear.

• “Sanctuary” refers to the holy place where God makes His presence known.

• The text affirms that God visibly displays His awe-inspiring power right out of His dwelling place.

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God’s sanctuary then and now\

Old Covenant

• Cloud and fire over the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)

• Glory filling Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 8:10-11)

New Covenant

• Christ “tabernacled among us” (John 1:14)

• Individual believers: “a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19)

• The church: “a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22)

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What God’s presence means for our lives today\

• Constant access: veil torn (Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19-22)

• Reverent confidence: awe balanced by intimacy (Hebrews 4:16)

• Empowerment: His nearness supplies strength (Acts 1:8; Philippians 4:13)

• Call to holiness: the sanctuary is holy, so are its living stones (1 Peter 1:15-16)

• Overflow of praise: “Blessed be God!” becomes our reflex.

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Supporting passages echoing the theme\

• Psalm 46:1 — ever-present help

• Psalm 89:7 — “God is greatly feared… He is awesome”

• Isaiah 57:15 — High and exalted, yet with the contrite

• Revelation 21:3 — final dwelling of God with humanity

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Living in awe daily\

1. Schedule unhurried worship.

2. Guard personal holiness—carry the sanctuary well.

3. Gather faithfully with believers (Hebrews 10:25).

4. Expect strength for service—He gives power to His people.

5. Bless His name throughout the day, echoing David’s doxology.