Song of Ascents - Psalm 120, Verse 7

I think of how with love and longing You said, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling." You spoke the truth in love but only a few received it.

The Apostles faced the same kind of opposition. Like You, they too appealed in love to listen to the truth but were met instead with plots and traps. This was not from the heathen but from the brethren.

Who was it that stoned and killed the prophets? Was it not the brethren to whom they tried to speak the truth of God? I see similar opposition today where the brethren are just not willing to receive the truth and leave the traditions of men. Have mercy Adonai, just as You have had mercy on me, and draw those who are willing to hear.

Song of Ascents comprises of a collection of 15 psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. While there are a number of suggestions as to what the phrase, “Song of Ascents” could mean, one thought is that these psalms were sung by Israel as they went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the three annual feasts that the Lord had commanded (Lev. 23; Ex. 23:14).

We have just concluded the Feast of Unleavened Bread which started on the 15^th day of the first month of the Biblical calendar (or on the evening of March 30, 2018). During this seven day feast, Israel went up to Jerusalem singing these Songs of Ascent. We are now on the 7^th day of counting up to the fifty days to Shavuot (Lev. 23:15-16).

My purpose of posting a verse from these psalms each day (during these days between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) which in Greek is called Pentecost) is so that we too—if you are a son (or daughter) of Israel, even though you once may have been a Gentile but now through the great grace shown to us by the Father and through the blood of the Messiah Yeshua—can pilgrim into the presence of the Most High God (for we are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us) singing these psalms to Him who sits on the throne (in heaven and in our hearts).

Join with me then O son of Israel and let us exalt the name of our God together as we pilgrim on His appointed feast days just as He commanded. 

Song of Ascents - Psalm 120, Verse 6

As a sojourner on earth, how I long for Your appearing Adonai. I await Thee with eager anticipation, knowing that You will transform me, the perishable with the imperishable, and I will enter into that rest that

You have prepared for Thy people.

Come Adonai Yeshua! For too long has my soul had its dwelling among those who hate peace.

Until that day however, I ask that You will sustain and keep me. I take refuge in Thee,

my shield and my everlasting reward.

Song of Ascents comprises of a collection of 15 psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. While there are a number of suggestions as to what the phrase, “Song of Ascents” could mean, one thought is that these psalms were sung by Israel as they went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the three annual feasts that the Lord had commanded (Lev. 23; Ex. 23:14).

Today is the conclusion the Feast of Unleavened Bread which started on the 15^th day of the first month of the Biblical calendar (or on the evening of March 30, 2018). During this seven day feast, Israel went up to Jerusalem singing these Songs of Ascent.

My purpose of posting a verse from these psalms each day (during these days between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) which in Greek is called Pentecost) is so that we too—if you are a son (or daughter) of Israel, even though you once may have been a Gentile but now through the great grace shown to us by the Father and through the blood of the Messiah Yeshua—can pilgrim into the presence of the Most High God (for we are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us) singing these psalms to Him who sits on the throne (in heaven and in our hearts).

Join with me then O son of Israel and let us exalt the name of our God together as we pilgrim on His appointed feast days just as He commanded. 

Song of Ascents - Psalm 120, Verse 5

I am reminded of the prayer You made while You were on the earth, Adonai. You said, "I have given them Your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world — just as I Myself do not belong to the world. I don’t ask You to take them out of the world, but to protect them from the Evil One. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. Set them apart for holiness by means of the truth — Your word is truth" (Jn. 17:14-17).

The Father heard Your prayer Yeshua and has preserved for Himself a remnant that is being prepared as Your bride. This sustaining grace of Yours therefore gives me confidence; for were it not for Thee, I would have been swallowed up alive by the deceitfulness around.

I can see that no matter where I sojourn as an alien of this world, whether in Meshech (in the North) or Kedar (in the South), deceitful people surround me. They say they fear Thee but their hearts are far away from Thee.

Keep me therefore Adonai. Deliver me from all evil.

Song of Ascents comprises of a collection of 15 psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. While there are a number of suggestions as to what the phrase, “Song of Ascents” could mean, one thought is that these psalms were sung by Israel as they went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the three annual feasts that the Lord had commanded (Lev. 23; Ex. 23:14).

We are in the midst of the Feast of Unleavened Bread which started on the 15^th day of the first month of the Biblical calendar (or on the evening of March 30, 2018). During this seven day feast, Israel went up to Jerusalem singing these Songs of Ascent.

My purpose of posting a verse from these psalms each day (during these days between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) which in Greek is called Pentecost) is so that we too—if you are a son (or daughter) of Israel, even though you once may have been a Gentile but now through the great grace shown to us by the Father and through the blood of the Messiah Yeshua—can pilgrim into the presence of the Most High God (for we are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us) singing these psalms to Him who sits on the throne (in heaven and in our hearts).

Join with me then O son of Israel and let us exalt the name of our God together as we pilgrim on His appointed feast days just as He commanded.

Song of Ascents - Psalm 120, Verse 4

Help us never to forget Adonai that the deceiving tongue will be judged by You. Also help us recognize that 'remaining silent' on the truth is as evil as distorting the truth. You have given us the pure word of God. May we fear adulterating it with traditions of men. You have warned us that we should neither add to (lest You add the plagues of Thy wrath) nor take away from Thy word (lest You take away our share from the tree of life and from the holy city) [Deut. 12:32; Rev. 22:18-19]. For with the sharpness of the warrior's arrows and with the never-dying flame of the broom bush so will You punish those who play with Your truth.

Song of Ascents comprises of a collection of 15 psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. While there are a number of suggestions as to what the phrase, “Song of Ascents” could mean, one thought is that these psalms were sung by Israel as they went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the three annual feasts that the Lord had commanded (Lev. 23; Ex. 23:14).

We are in the midst of the Feast of Unleavened Bread which started on the 15^th day of the first month of the Biblical calendar (or on the evening of March 30, 2018). During this seven day feast, Israel went up to Jerusalem singing these Songs of Ascent.

My purpose of posting a verse from these psalms each day (during these days between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) which in Greek is called Pentecost) is so that we too—if you are a son (or daughter) of Israel, even though you once may have been a Gentile but now through the great grace shown to us by the Father and through the blood of the Messiah Yeshua—can pilgrim into the presence of the Most High God (for we are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us) singing these psalms to Him who sits on the throne (in heaven and in our hearts).

Join with me then O son of Israel and let us exalt the name of our God together as we pilgrim on His appointed feast days just as He commanded. 

Song of Ascents - Psalm 120, Verse 3

I ask Adonai, that all who read Your word would handle it accurately just as Paul wrote to Timothy. I pray that there would be great reverence and fear for You and Your word so that we do not treat the truth frivolously. Help us to remember that we are accountable for our words and will be judged by You when we stand before Your throne—for You warned us that by our words will we be justified or condemned (Mt. 12:36-37). May we never forget that Thou O Righteous One will grant to each according to what he has done—to the righteous, a crown of life; but to the ones who like Pharisees set aside the truth in Your word and follow the traditions of men, condemnation and indignation. Your words, "Woe to you Pharisees" is a warning all should take seriously.

Song of Ascents comprises of a collection of 15 psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. While there are a number of suggestions as to what the phrase, “Song of Ascents” could mean, one thought is that these psalms were sung by Israel as they went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the three annual feasts that the Lord had commanded (Lev. 23; Ex. 23:14).

We are in the midst of the Feast of Unleavened Bread which started on the 15^th day of the first month of the Biblical calendar (or on the evening of March 30, 2018). During this seven day feast, Israel went up to Jerusalem singing these Songs of Ascent.

My purpose of posting a verse from these psalms each day (during these days between the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) which in Greek is called Pentecost) is so that we too—if you are a son (or daughter) of Israel, even though you once may have been a Gentile but now through the great grace shown to us by the Father and through the blood of the Messiah Yeshua—can pilgrim into the presence of the Most High God (for we are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us) singing these psalms to Him who sits on the throne (in heaven and in our hearts).

Join with me then O son of Israel and let us exalt the name of our God together as we pilgrim on His appointed feast days just as He commanded.