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SOMETHING TO LEAN ON – The compilers of the Psalter now select a psalm for the Songs of Ascent that speak of being able to get through periods of persecution, trial, and testing. The pilgrim journey was never guaranteed to … Continue reading →

GOD’S GUIDING VOICE – The compilers of the Psalter continue to expand their theme of where pilgrims were to look for strength to keep them going. In Psalm 121 they emphasized that looking up to the city on the hill, … Continue reading →

HE IS MY LORD – Keeping up their theme in Songs of Ascent for pilgrims, the compilers of the Psalter chose this one to reflect the joy of arriving at the Holy Sanctuary after a long and grueling journey; a … Continue reading →

HE WILL NOT LET ME FALL – The compilers of these Songs of Ascent wanted to provide a psalm that would offer a source of comfort to those pilgrims on their way to the Holy Place where God’s presence dwelt; … Continue reading →

Don’t tell me there is no God unless you can prove it. Don’t say it’s just because you can’t see Him. Not when you’ll believe it when someone says they’ve seen a ghost, but you won’t believe someone who says … Continue reading →

HE IS OUR PEACE –  After the inspiring story of the young pilgrim in the previous Psalm, the compilers of the Psalter put together a series of psalms to be used during pilgrimages to Jerusalem for the many feast and … Continue reading →

LET NOTHING STOP YOU – The young psalmist who wrote this psalm, feels it’s time to bring his saga to an end. He is hoping that the readers will appreciate all the difficult times he’s been through; that they will … Continue reading →

GET OVER IT, AND GET ON WITH IT – After renewing his commitment to God, then pledging his full faith and confidence in God’s Word and steadfast love to see him through, the young man writing this psalm now sees … Continue reading →

DON’T BE AFRAID TO COMMIT – After a short pause and quick rest, the young pilgrim writing this psalm now looks toward his goal and his continued walk with God. He has already settled everything in his heart as it … Continue reading →

LIVING WITH A MADE-UP MIND – The young believer writing this psalm now pauses in his story, as he begins to reassess his situation after he realized how hard his opponents were trying to get him to change his mind. … Continue reading →