Today’s selection,
Psalms 120-126, can be described using the word SHORT. These seven psalms each
have fewer than ten verses. Quite a contrast from Psalm 119.
Three of these psalms
specifically mention a desire for peace for Israel
or Jerusalem.
One psalm suggests peace by describing the comfort of knowing God watches over Israel. One
psalm cries out for mercy. One describes rescue. And Psalm 126 speaks of the
joy of restored fortunes. So peace is the common theme in these seven psalms,
whether by word or feeling.
I like the comfort given
in Psalm 125: 2, “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people
both now and forevermore.” It sounds to me like God hugs his children. That kind
of protection feels good.
Next time, we’ll take a
look at Psalms 127-136. This next selection includes one of my all-time
favorites.
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