Connect Psalm 63:2 with another scripture emphasizing God's presence and power. Opening the Text “So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.” • “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. • Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. • And they were calling out to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills all the earth.’” Seeing What David Saw • David writes Psalm 63 in the wilderness (v.1), yet he remembers a vivid moment “in the sanctuary.” • That memory centers on two realities: God’s power (Hebrew ʿōz, strength) and God’s glory (kāḇōḏ, weight, splendor). • Even exile cannot erase that vision; his soul is fueled by what he once beheld. Isaiah’s Parallel Encounter • Isaiah, like David, is granted a temple vision. • The Lord’s “train” fills the house—tangible evidence of presence. • Seraphim proclaim “Holy, holy, holy,” spotlighting glory, while the sheer shaking thresholds (v.4) underline power. • Both men experience: – A specific place (sanctuary / temple) – A revelation of glory that overwhelms the senses – A demonstration of power that humbles the observer Threading the Two Passages Power: • Psalm 63:2—David “beheld” it. • Isaiah 6—doorposts tremble; smoke fills the house. Presence: • David remembers communion with God so real it sustains him in desert thirst (Psalm 63:1,5). • Isaiah is so close to the throne he hears heavenly liturgy firsthand. Glory: • David associates glory with sanctuary worship. • Isaiah hears that glory “fills all the earth,” widening the lens to universal scope. Why This Matters Today • God’s presence is not confined to ancient stone; He meets His people wherever they cry, “My soul thirsts for You” (Psalm 63:1). • His power is both awesome and accessible—Isaiah is purified, David is satisfied. • The same Spirit who filled the temple now indwells believers (1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 3:16–17). Living in the Light of His Presence and Power • Recall past encounters with God; let remembered glory stir fresh hunger. • Approach worship expecting to experience real holiness, not mere ritual. • Rest in the truth that the One whose robe filled the temple now fills deserts of discouragement with steadfast love (Psalm 63:3). • Declare His glory beyond sanctuary walls; the whole earth is the stage for His splendor (Isaiah 6:3; Psalm 72:19). Additional Scriptures to Explore • Exodus 40:34–35—glory fills the tabernacle. • 1 Kings 8:10–11—cloud of glory in Solomon’s temple. • Psalm 46:1–7—ever-present help and unshakable strength. • Ephesians 3:20–21—His power at work within us, bringing glory in the church. |
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