Psalm 123 – A Prayer for Relief

Psalm 123 – Prayer for Relief from Contempt: A Song of Ascents. “Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, until He hasContinue reading “Psalm 123 – A Prayer for Relief”

We’re Going to the House of the Lord!

Psalm 122 – The Joy of Going to the House of the Lord: A Song of Ascents. Of David. “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together, 4 Where theContinue reading “We’re Going to the House of the Lord!”

God Helps Those Who Seek Him

Psalm 121 – God is the Help of Those Who Seek Him: A Song of Ascents. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to be moved (slip); He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He whoContinue reading “God Helps Those Who Seek Him”

The Psalms of Ascent

There are 15 psalms of ascent (Psalms 120-134) in the Psalms.  They are songs that were sung by the Israelites as they ascended in their pilgrimage to Jerusalem (Zion) to worship the Lord at His annual feasts; more specifically, the Feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles.   According to some traditions, the Jewish priests would singContinue reading “The Psalms of Ascent”

The Wrong Side of the Rapture

We hear a lot of talk about the Rapture lately, mostly because it’s upon us; this is the season of the Lord’s return for His Church.  While believers everywhere are looking forward to the Master’s return, many of them are totally unaware of the nearness of the Lord’s trumpet call for His bride.  As longContinue reading “The Wrong Side of the Rapture”