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In fact, Psalms 120–134 are all "Songs of Ascents." Song of Ascents Rundown Psalm 120 gives the exilic cry, "Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meschech, that This "Song of Ascents of Solomon" looks to the offspring of David. Then Psalm 132 comes with the central message of the Songs of Ascents: The Lord made a promise to David This is what the surrounding Songs of Ascents help us understand.

—Psalm 56:3-4 Psalms is a book of poetry containing Israel’s prayers and worship songs. David’s fears were founded—his life was threatened by powerful men. Yet his hope was in God.

Most serious of all, and foundational to their other problems, their trials led them to question their

tell one story—the glory of God’s grace in saving sinners through the death and resurrection of his Son more, and a then little more—until one day we are completely overcome by its wonder so much that we’ll sing in an even nobler, sweeter song his power to save.

For thousands of years, God’s people had been waiting with longing for the arrival of Immanuel, which At the first Advent, God the Son dwelt with man. At the first Advent, God the Son was with His people. Does this make your heart sing? It does mine!

Yet, it is easy to disregard the riches of pleasure, comfort, and assurance to be found in it. it as “the pearl of psalms whose soft and pure radiance delights every eye [for] of this delightful song This song from David is a declaration of God’s faithful protection of His people. We should rejoice in singing its melodic tune in times of joy and prosperity. outside of the good gifts that God bestows, and even in times of perceived lack, ultimate satisfaction is found

The foundation to this command is that God is the most desirable being in the universe. Real, lasting joy is found in Him alone. Matthew 13:44 says, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and

As the song develops, we hear ample reasons for David’s praise: Deliverance from fear Experiencing radiant In seeking God in the midst of his troubles he found refuge, deliverance, and a nearness to God.

One Mediator And by His mercy, at the right time, He sent forth His Son Jesus to perfectly fulfill all every year with the blood not his own, for then [Christ] would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation

will be song. Every exhalation will be exaltation. One day. Oh, one day. One day, being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient. One day, the Son, the Word, the eternal joy of the Father, the Beloved and Begotten went to the cross On that day, God bestowed on His Son, the name that is above all names. The praiseworthy name. Today we may join the Father in the exaltation of the Son.

“Blessed be the Name of the Lord,” a popular worship son, had this verse as its chorus. I have always found songs to be the best way to memorize a verse. True security is found only in the name of the Lord. We can celebrate the glorious truths of Scripture by singing them. When it comes to Proverbs 18:10, we can sing with Martin Luther, A mighty fortress is our God!

Specifically, it was, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our But we don’t long for our heavenly home just to escape suffering in this world. We long to be home because our God is there (Revelation 21:3). That’s the day we long for. That’s why we cry out, “How much longer, O Lord? When will this end?” Have you grown so comfortable in this world that you don’t long for your heavenly home?