Devotions from the Psalms – Studying the Songs of Ascent
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.2 In vain you rise early and stay up late,toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to hose he loves. 3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.4 Like arrows in the hands of
All devotions include a video in partnership with Word FM. The devotionals are written by Stephen Vesolich and the prayers are written by Stephanie Wilsey.
A song of ascents. 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.Then it
https://youtu.be/RXr5kukJhxc?si=7SckiVT6L0xbF3p5 About Psalm 126 Psalm 126 is a song of restoration and joy. It looks back to a time when the LORD brought His people
A song of ascents. 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and
https://youtu.be/hRpDmygjn_g About Psalm 125 Psalm 125 is a song of confidence in the LORD’s protection. It begins with a vivid image: “As the mountains surround
A song of ascents. Of David. 1 If the Lord had not been on our side— let Israel say—2 if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us,3 they would
https://youtu.be/970HCrBF8gI?si=2B4BDFMGRpi1cHLs About Psalm 124 Psalm 124 is a psalm of thanksgiving, a song of gratitude for the LORD’s rescue. David begins, “If the LORD had
Over the centuries the Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120–134) have been called many things: traveler songs, pilgrim songs, a dog-eared songbook, and even a hitchhiker’s guide to spiritual formation. For thousands of years they have been a steady companion, like a walking stick on rocky terrain.
As families journeyed to Jerusalem three times a year for the great feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, they would recite these psalms to prepare their hearts and minds for worship.
These are the very psalms Jesus sang throughout His life, from His childhood trips to Passover with Mary and Joseph, to His journeys with the disciples during the great feasts, and finally as He walked toward the cross. When we sing and pray them today, we echo the words of Jesus and walk the road with Him.
As we worship, these psalms meet us where we are – in fear and hope, in anger and joy, in loneliness and longing, in despair and praise. They usher us into the presence of the LORD and help us truly encounter His immeasurable grace and love.
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