It would be a tragedy to write about this psalm and not mention that there is a pretty moving song that has been written as a modern day Psalm 84. Click here to give it a listen.
You know the feeling of being home. After a long time of travel, it is good to finally rest your head on your pillow and know that you are home. In the same way, there are few fears more tangible than when one's home is violated by disaster or the acts of people. Our homes contain our dreams, the people we love, the memories we cherish. To lose that, even walking away to something better, can be difficult.
The Korahites, the Old Testament worship team, put together this psalm to talk about God's house (the Temple) as home, God as home, and the pilgrimage home. As the pilgrims make their way to the Temple, they find healing in the journey. They go through the valley of Baka (meaning deep sorrow), and leave it as a thriving oasis. Healing indeed comes along on the journey.
Today, I am going to find my home in God. I pray that you will do the same.
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