Psalm 42:1 KJV says, "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."
This verse expresses a deep longing for God.
The Knights Templar, known for their devotion to faith and duty, embodied this thirst for God. Their spiritual practices reflected Psalm 42:1's theme of yearning for divine connection.
Like the hart seeking water, Templars sought God's presence. Isaiah 55:1 invites, "Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters" (KJV), echoing Psalm 42:1's theme... morePsalm 42:1 KJV says, "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."
This verse expresses a deep longing for God.
The Knights Templar, known for their devotion to faith and duty, embodied this thirst for God. Their spiritual practices reflected Psalm 42:1's theme of yearning for divine connection.
Like the hart seeking water, Templars sought God's presence. Isaiah 55:1 invites, "Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters" (KJV), echoing Psalm 42:1's theme.
Templars practiced prayer, fasting, and meditation, pursuing a deeper connection with God. Matthew 5:6 says, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (KJV).
In battle, Templars clued their hope on God's presence. Psalm 63:1 says, "O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee" (KJV).
Templars sought God's presence in chapel and combat. 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises, "If my people... shall humble themselves, and pray... then will I hear... and will heal their land" (KJV).
The Templars' code emphasized justice and righteousness. Amos 5:24 urges, "Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream" (KJV).
Like the Templars, we can apply Psalm 42:1 by seeking God's presence and pursuing righteousness.
Sir Eric Fletcher
Marshal, St Joan of Arc Priory
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