Scripture to Read: Psalm 128:5–6
God ends Psalm 128 by leading the writer to give a word of blessing to everyone who is a follower of God. We read in Psalm 128:5–6, “The Lord bless you from Zion, and may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 6 indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!” The writer mentions Zion, which is God’s Holy mountain. We must understand the significance of Mount Zion. On the webpage, “Got Questions: Your questions. Biblical answers,” we find this: “God’s holy mountain is identified in its first Old Testament reference as Zion (Psalm 2:6) and again by the psalmist as the city of God (Psalm 48:1). The Messiah will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem, which will be called the City of Truth, and God’s mountain will be called the Holy Mountain (Zechariah 8:3). The prophet Zechariah describes the Messiah’s return to the Mount of Olives (which is in front of Jerusalem on the east) as literally a mountain-splitting event, and Yahweh will rule over all the earth from Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:4, 9, 16–21). Mount Zion, Jerusalem, is God’s holy mountain and is where the Messiah-King will be installed (Psalm 2:6).” So, God led the psalmist in Psalm 128 to write about His blessing from Zion, reminding us that He reigns over all and will reign over the new earth one day. We can look with great expectation for our coming King, our Lord Jesus Christ, knowing He (as the Prince of Peace) will also restore His peace to the new earth.
Challenge & Application
· What’s the significance of Mount Zion, and what should we be looking for?
· What would God have you do today with what He has taught you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!