December 21, 2025, Psalm 122:1-9

December 21, 2025, Psalm 122:1-9

122 I was glad when they said to me,
    “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
² Our feet have been standing
    within your gates, O Jerusalem!

³ Jerusalem—built as a city
    that is bound firmly together,
⁴ 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.
⁵ There thrones for judgment were set,
    the thrones of the house of David.

⁶ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
    “May they be secure who love you!
⁷ Peace be within your walls
    and security within your towers!”
⁸ For my brothers and companions' sake
    I will say, “Peace be within you!”
⁹ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
    I will seek your good.

What feelings do you have when you arrive at your place of worship? I often think of the Israelites as they journeyed to the temple for worship. Most of them did not have an easy stroll to the temple. Do you think they grumbled as they traveled great distances for worship or do you think they sang songs of worship and praise? I am so grateful for my car and how quickly I can make my way to worship. Praise God!

Debbie Walker