How joyful are those who fear the LORDâall who follow his ways!Â
Psalm 128:1
This psalm is titled A Song of Ascents. It is another of the 15 songs sung by travelers on their way to Jerusalem, usually for one of the three yearly feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). Like Psalm 127, it has a focus on Godâs work in and through the family.
âIt is of real significance that these songs of home and of true civic consciousness are found among those which are sung on the way that leads to worship. It is ever good to carry into the place of our communion with God the interests of home and city. It is only by doing so that we can influence these for their lasting good.â - G. Campbell Morgan
Fear of the Lord, and obedience to the Lord brings bountiful blessings.
Joy and favorÂ
âBlended with the sweet domesticity of the psalm is glowing love for Zion. However blessed the home, it is not to weaken the sense of belonging to the nation.â - Alexander MacLaren
âThis ancient singer had a true conception of the obligations flowing from personal and domestic blessings. He teaches us that it is not enough to âsee childrenâs children,â unless we have eyes to took for the prosperity of Jerusalem, and tongues which pray not only for those in our homes, but for âpeace upon Israel.ââ - Alexander MacLaren
God clothes the enemies of His people with shame.
âI will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king.
Psalm 132:18
Generate joy, Wendy.
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