Devotions from the Psalms – Studying the Songs of Ascent
About Psalm 121 – The Traveler’s Song Psalm 121, arguably the most well-known of the Songs of Ascent, is often referred to as the Traveler’s Song. If Psalm 120 is the cattle prod that gets you started on the journey, then Psalm 121 asks, “Who’s going with me?”The answer is
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.
https://youtu.be/oY0l8JOVIi8?si=F-Q_D50KYKtHb0aZ About Psalm 120 Psalm 120, the first Song of Ascent, begins in lament, a deep expression of sorrow in the presence of God. The
What are the Songs of Ascent? The Songs of Ascents were sung while traveling to the three major Jewish pilgrimage festivals: Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles),
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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