Psalm
126
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1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of[a] Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes,[c] LORD,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
Daniel’s Thoughts:
This psalm may refer to the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon
Ezra 2:1 Nehemiah 7:5
These exiles and returns had been promised. See Isaiah 40:1-2,
44:21-22
They rejoice at their return for God was faithful. The work of
the Lord is praised by Israel and the nations, even those who hate Israel. They
see God at work, for how else could this have happened? So Israel gives the
glory to God, saying the Lord has done great things for us.
Yet upon returning, life is difficult. There is much work to do
and it will not be easy. So they pray to God asking for a blessing. God sends
the rains upon his people as promised in Lev 26:4 Deut 11:10-12, Deut 28:12. The water sustains and
replenishes life. In scripture water is a picture of the Spirit of God as in
John 7:37-38.
They work hard but also sow with tears knowing the life of their
family depends on it. They pray, work and trust that God will provide
abundantly. As v6 says they go out weeping but also carrying seed yet they come
back rejoicing and with sheaves abundant food.
In our lives we ought to do the same as the Israelites. We should work
hard, but ask God for blessings trusting in Gods promise and blessings. For though we work, everything we have and receive is a gift from God. We cannot earn anything. In
ministry this may be particularly hard to remember I am called to work hard, but that I am not the one bringing about the good. God is the worker and the one changing hearts. In the hard times when life and ministry do not seem fruitful this will be hard to keep working and trusting God. But as Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not
become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we
do not give up.”
Do not give up or lose heart! Trust in the Lord as we do his
work and live the blessing of life he gave us!
Daniel’s Prayer:
Lord
Everything I have is a gift from you!
You created all things through your Word Jesus
My life is a blessing from you!
You have brought me to where I am
You have made me prosper
You have brought me from darkness into the light of knowing you
In all things I want to give you thanks!
I want to rejoice in this life I have from you!
Lord you have done great things!
Lord I want to praise you
Lord let all people praise you for your works
In the world
And even the work you have done in my life
God I ask for your blessing on my work
Please work all for my good as I have seen you do already
Please use my ministry, school and life for your glory!
I want to trust in you alone!
In my future, my value, my purpose, my life
I want to trust all of this to you Lord!
Amen
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