Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 84
by: Cheri Appel.
The Valley of Baca was likely an area just outside of Jerusalem, so named for its “weeping” Baca trees. Similar to cherry trees, they “weep” a gummy substance through the season, but eventually produce a wonderful fruit. This beautiful psalm speaks of a sorrowful time that one walks through in life, requiring complete dependency on God’s strength. Afterwards, the faithful come out of their valley revealing new wisdom, strength, patience, and divine fruit gained by persevering and trusting the Lord of Hosts. The Almighty’s praises are sung as the singer rejoices in joining Elohim in Zion—the glorious mountain city of God. Behold His lovely dwelling place!
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