Daily Devotion (April 6, 2025)
Psalm 122
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Psalm 122 is a psalm of joyful praise and anticipation, traditionally attributed to King David. It’s part of the “Songs of Ascents,” a collection sung by pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem for worship at the temple. Here’s a thoughtful commentary on its key themes:
Joyful Anticipation of Worship: There was an excitement and joy at the prospect of entering God’s presence in worship, highlighting the spiritual importance of community and sacred gathering.
Worship today in the joy, peace, and unity of community worship.