The media is full of big beautiful houses, some overlooking sunny beaches, or perched on mountain tops; these look nice, who wouldn't wish to own one? There is nothing wrong with beautiful houses but what if there is something better? The Bible in Psalm 84:10 suggests that there is.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” Psalm 84:10, NIV.
* An hour reading the Bible is better than days watching TV.
* One hour in prayer is better than days in recreation.
* An afternoon in God's service is better than weeks on vacations.
* The lowest job in the church is better than most do at the top of corporations.
* Serving soup in a mission is better than sitting next to celebrities at a banquet.
It is better to spend time where God is served and worshiped than places of indulgence. It is better because God is better.
It is better because God remembers service done for Him. He is pleased with it. His kingdom is advanced by even the smallest task done in His name.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” Psalm 84:10, NIV.
BACKGROUND
The courts were enclosed areas around the temple. The real glory was inside the temple, where God symbolically dwelt. The courts were, in a sense, the lesser area.BETTER
Something that is better is preferred, it has a higher value, and it is superior.* An hour reading the Bible is better than days watching TV.
* One hour in prayer is better than days in recreation.
* An afternoon in God's service is better than weeks on vacations.
* The lowest job in the church is better than most do at the top of corporations.
* Serving soup in a mission is better than sitting next to celebrities at a banquet.
It is better to spend time where God is served and worshiped than places of indulgence. It is better because God is better.
It is better because God remembers service done for Him. He is pleased with it. His kingdom is advanced by even the smallest task done in His name.