Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee
-Psalms 128:2
Summary of Psalms chapter 128:
This Psalm is titled, A Song of Ascents. It is another of the 15 songs sung by travelers on their way to Jerusalem, usually for one of the three yearly feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). Like Psalm 127 it has a focus on God’s work in and through the family.
In this chapter Psalmist says that
1. the prosperity of our families depends upon the blessing of God; the only way to obtain that blessing which will make our families comfortable is to live in the fear of God and in obedience to him. Those that do so, in general, shall be blessed, Psalms 45:1-2,4.
2. In particular, they shall be prosperous and successful in their employments Psalms 45:2.
3. Their relations shall be agreeable, Psalms 45:3.
4. They shall live to see their families brought up, Psalms 45:6.
5. They shall have the satisfaction of seeing the church of God in a flourishing condition, Psalms 45:5-6.
We must sing this psalm in the firm belief of this truth, that religion and piety are the best friends to outward prosperity, giving God the praise that it is so and that we have found it so, and encouraging ourselves and others with it.
Today’s Verse:
The Psalmist had in mind the hard working farmer who is fed and who enjoys the fruit of his own work. Though an element of work is cursed since Adam’s time (Genesis 3:17-19), at least a portion of this curse is taken away for the one who fears the LORD.
your labour shall not be vain and fruitless, and the fruit of your labours shall not be taken away from you, and possessed by others, as God threatened to the disobedient (Deuteronomy 28) but enjoyed by yourself with comfort and satisfaction
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, once again, I thank You, for this day. Also, thanks for protecting us and good health. for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. In the name of Jesus, Amen.