12:28), Discernment (1Cor. God had shut every door, and we had been out of the ministry for three years. Just like that, God had delivered them. Feel free to hit the comments button on any post and join the discussion. He shed many tears of his own during his life on earth. Teach us to realize the brevity of life,so that we may grow in wisdom. Psalm 126:1 "When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream." "Them that dream": The actual experience of liberation, so unexpected, seemed more like a dream than reality. Its really been a blessing! CONFESSION: PSALM 126. The captives experienced great sorrow and mourning in exile. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was coming, he yelled louder, despite the world telling him to be quiet Faith will help you to decide that you are dissatisfied with your current situation and to move forward- (2 kings 7:3-7, 1 Samuel 1:9 )Gloria Copeland said: if you let go, its gone! It didnt seem possible. 6Those who wept as they went out carrying the seedwill come back singing for joy,as they bring in the harvest. I (MENTION YOUR NAME) that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.. 2. The last verse is a recurrence and confirmation statement of what has been expressed in several words The word is the precious seed which he carries and sows. Ask God for the compassion to intercede for those who are suffering around you. As Israel of old prayed that he would bring all their brethren scattered abroad in captivity back to their own land in one full stream, multitudinous, joyous, mighty, like the waters of Nile or Euphrates pouring over the parching fields of the south in the hot, dry summertime; so now should the members of Christs church ever pray that all that profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.. 2. This is a wonderful site to be in Praise the Lord, Accept my greeting Pastor, please sir i want u to pray fro me concerning the sister i want to get married to, sir i saw her as the will of God of which she her self confirmed it so kept on talking though she is far away in anther country,so after a year and six months of the relationship.she told that she went for a party and met some Nigerians men at the party she started falling in love with one of them so after then she told me that it is over between i and her.please sir i want you to pray for me that any power that is operating in her life rght now should vanish away in Jesus name, I thank God for you Pastor. Look at verses 1-3: When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. Ephesians 3:20, Father, we pray for the full expression of Your presence during our multicultural days programme in all areas of our lives. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. 4:9-10), Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your re-quests to God. Philippians 4:6, THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100, Psalm 103, Father, I thank you for keeping me, my family and all the members of City of Grace since the beginning of this year. Hebrews 12:2 tells us: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame. (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus knows the trouble and sorrow we face in this life. Praying through Psalm 127:2. 5 Overturn our captivity, O LORD, * So Psalm 126 is a psalm of trouble, but its a psalm of trouble with a twist. When you want God to strengthen your faith in him. Thats what we see in verses 2-3: 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. (Psalm 126:2-3), It was said among the nations. What God did for Israel was so amazing that even the surrounding nations had to sit up and take notice of what God had done and give God the glory. These words are mainly the words of the Jews admitting to the fact that truly the Lord had done great things for them undoubtedly. 40:31; Ps. (4-6) The psalm basically has two stanzas with two main ideas. Father, as we wait on You this season, renew our strength and satisfy our individual and collective necessities and desires with Your goodness (Is. 1 Samuel 1:6-7, Father, give me the testimony that will make my enemies praise the God that I serve. May God continue to bless you abundantly. It couldnt have happened, and yet it did! We praise You for the exceedingly great things that You have done for us in the past and we thank You that even when we prove faithless You remain faithful. And then 3) Commit yourself to the Lord and continue to do good. God says in Joel 2:25: I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. (Joel 2:25) Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. Amen. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Violent faith is aggressive, persistent, like a bulldog, it seizes with a grip and does not let go (see Mark 5:25-34, Mark 10:47-48 TLB). The allusion seems to be to Judea, lying south of Babylon; and to the southern parts of Judea, which were dry; see Joshua 15:19. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." Psalm 126:5-6 Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. In the driest places in your life, ask God for streams of living water (streams in the Negeb). Who would have thought it? You have entered an incorrect email address! Let me only know your will. "Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!" Psalm 126:5 The instruction may not make sense, obey anyway. then were we like those who dream. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We have seen how these Psalms operate in groups of three a psalm of trouble, followed by a psalm of trust, followed by a psalm of triumph. Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) + In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. She lost her husband and both of her sons. Look at verses 4-6: Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev. The Negev was the southern part of Judah. Psalm 13 is the 13th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version (KJV): "How long, O Lord". 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Do you ever feel like your life is a desert? The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy., Gods salvation is meant to be seen by the nations. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. (Isaiah 35:6). It was all they knew. I believe that no Christian should be oppressed by the devil, we have the Power to live and walk in dominion through Prayers and the Word. Thanks for visiting! This is a glorious redemption. just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds. In Penitence and Faith: a Service in Lent, 7. So pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. Psalm 126 chronicles the joy of their return from captivity, their prayers for others still in bondage, and God's instruction to plant the seed of the Gospel, even in tears, for a great harvest will come. Mount Zion is a symbol for Jerusalem, which itself represents the place where God dwells with his people. Its the difference between Gods miracles and Gods providence. God will change your tears to joy. As we look to the last few months of 2020, lets renew our efforts to pray Psalm 126 as a community. I imagine that must be how Job felt when God restored him after his time of suffering. I. Marvel at how God has helped you in the past (1-3). Prayer Point 5: Father from today, give me divine leadings that will catapult me into stress less accomplishments . PSALM 126:1-3: "When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. The second image points to God working through your efforts working and waiting. 5:22-6:1; Habakkuk. You can trust God with your tears. (Psalm 126:5-6). C. Glory to God and joy for us I experienced a similar feeling when the Lord led us back here to Plantation Community Church. The testimony of Isaiah 25:9 should be our testimony: Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. SUBSCRIBE & ENABLE for daily Christian motivational videos and enjoy the presence of the Lord. 4:11), Exhortation (Rom. Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. There is a time for sowing and a time for reaping. Everyone who even considers himself godly needs to pray that prayer that I confess my sin to You. I need your prayers so that Jesus can set me free from debts. Here, they bestow credit to whom its due. What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? 2. Amen. "Psalm 126 is a community song of trust or confidence that skillfully employs metaphor to proclaim God as the one who brings joy out of sorrow, laughter out of tears, and good out of evil." "Tears," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog. Isaiah prophesied it. As the streams in the south - In the southern parts of Palestine, or in the regions bordering it on the south - Idumea and Arabia. For example, if you are ill, you should pray for healing, but you should also go to the doctor and take the appropriate medications. And this is the first of two images that the psalmist uses to speak of how God works in our lives. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. You begin to lose hope. 4 Indeed, the LORD has done great things for us already, * All rights reserved. To have a divine turnaround in a situation, you must obey the Lord at all cost, the Lord will always give specific instructions that will lead to your breakthrough. : Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord, my God created me, named me and saved me from the darkness. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. There will be a harvest of fruit in this life, and in the life to come! Exodus 14:1-31- The children, at the red sea, were about to perish or be captured, but God gave them a turnaround. It reminds us that even in times of sorrow, there is work to be done, and that good work will bear good fruit in our lives. and to live to rejoice in your good harvest of all creation; Common Worship: Daily Prayer, material from which is included here, Prayer is agreeing with God on His covenant. Pray for me so thaty I can be delivered today from the bondage of debts. Thats what we see in verse 1: When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. (Psalm 126:1), The year was 538 B.C. AWESOME!! 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