the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Psalms 122:1-9; ; Psalms 123:1-4
The love which the Israelite feels for Jerusalem reflects the desires and the love of the Christian for the Assembly, which is precious to the heart of Christ. Will we therefore from now on go joyfully (v. 1) to the place where He has promised to be, to give thanks to His Name (cf. v. 4)?
Let us remember the promise in v. 6: "They shall prosper that love thee." Love for the assembly is a source of spiritual prosperity. How can this love be shown? By praying for peace in the assembly and seeking to do things for the good of the assembly (vv. 6-9).
Psalms 123:1-4 teaches us about dependence. The faithful lift their eyes expectantly to their God knowing that all their help is in Him (cf. 2 Chronicles 20:12). They have no right to it; everything is grace. What can the Christian expect from men? He can be subjected to a great deal of contempt and insults from those who are at ease down here (vv. 3, 4; 1 Corinthians 4:13). If he is able to endure such things it is only because his faith is directed towards his Saviour in heaven (v. 1; Psalms 141:8). Soon that faith will give place to sight. Full of disgrace today, tomorrow he will be filled with His likeness (Psalms 17:15).
