The Peace of Jerusalem?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pray for the peace of Jerusalem. In Jesus’ name, amen.
The notes related to Psalm 122 in the English Standard Version of the Bible say,
“This Psalm celebrates Zion as God’s chosen city. (Psalm 46, 48, 76, 87), and specifically the privilege of going their on a pilgrimage. (c.f. Psalm 84) Not only is ‘the house of the Lord’ there, but so are ‘the thrones of the house of David.’ Christians who sing this recognize that in their gathered worship they are carrying out the task of the temple, and their Davidic king (Jesus) is present with them (1 Pet. 2:4-5; cf. Eph. 2:19-22).”
Psalm 122:1-9 (ESV) references the peace of Jerusalem.
“I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Our feet have been standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem!
Jerusalem—built as a city
that is bound firmly together,
to which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
There thrones for judgment were set,
the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
‘May they be secure who love you!
Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!’
For my brothers and companions’ sake
I will say, ‘Peace be within you!’
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.”
Imagine being on a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. The excitement would grow as the time to go in was getting closer and closer. It was The Place to worship God.
Still today, God is in control, and prayer changes things. Stop and say a prayer for the peace of Jerusalem.
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