Monthly Archives: July 2015

IT’S GREAT BEING GRATEFUL – The pilgrims have arrived in the Holy City; they are standing on holy ground in the Temple court; the priests are ready to minister; let the praise and worship begin! So the compilers of the … Continue reading →

STANDING ON HOLY GROUND – Upon concluding the collection for the Song of Ascents, the compilers envisioned pilgrims finally reaching the Holy City where they were about to enjoy celebrating the feasts; also, the Levite choir that sang these songs … Continue reading →

IN TUNE WITH GOD – As the pilgrims drew nearer and nearer to their destination—the beautiful temple sitting high on Mt. Zion, the compilers of the Songs of Ascents wanted them to start feeling the excitement of soon being in … Continue reading →

KINGSHIP AND KINSHIP – As the compilers of the Psalter put this Song of Ascents section together, they also wanted the pilgrims to remember those who went before them that made this all possible; especially King David’s passion for reverencing … Continue reading →

ARE YOU BEING SUCCESSFUL OR SIGNIFICANT – Adding to their various themes in the Song of Ascents, the compilers of the Psalter now choose a psalm that addresses the motivations for pursuing objects of need or desire. Although it is … Continue reading →

We should never make God a prisoner of our experiences, ideas, emotions or interpretations of life. We should not idolize events happening around us or in our lives as acts of God just because we cannot understand or make sense … Continue reading →

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HIS HAND IS ALWAYS THERE TO HOLD – In continuing the Song of Ascents, the compilers add another psalm that deals with the pilgrim’s testimony about what it is like to serve the Lord while living in a contrary society, … Continue reading →

WHOSE SORRY NOW! – The compilers of the Psalter and the Songs of Ascent have been emphasizing the family involvement in serving and worshiping God as their chosen way of life, in order to accomplish all that God has planned … Continue reading →

THROUGH IT ALL – The compilers of the Psalter wanted to continue the theme of family involvement as part of their Songs of Ascent. There is something unsettling when only one parent in a family is dedicated to God and … Continue reading →