Today's Lectionary TextPsalm 126A Song of Ascents.When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, Restore our fortunes, O Lord, ![]() Today's Devotional
Having the tendency to lean towards exegesis when reading or writing about scripture, I dug into The New Interpreter’s Commentary for some help on context for this Psalm. I found a beautiful explanation of the appropriateness of this passage for the advent season. Psalm 126 “communicates the reality that the people of God always live by both memory and hope.”
Memory and hope. I think this is a beautiful way to think about all Scripture. This song is expressing the need for God’s deliverance and restoration in a current situation, while remembering God’s faithfulness when He returned the exiles to Jerusalem. They have hope that He will be faithful again. And, just like those who were once in exile, we have the hope that our Savior is faithful — His birth, life, death, and resurrection remind us that in all our circumstances we can expect Him. As we wait in expectation of the celebration of His birth, let us never forget the memory of all Christ has done for us. In your own life journey, do you have memories of past faithfulness that gives hope for any current struggles or situations? I invite you during this season of expectation to root yourself in the memory of the redemptive power of God’s faithfulness. May the memory and hope bring you joy. Nicole Guthrie Administrative Assistant Board of Ordained Ministry Clergy Recruitment & Development Prayer for ReflectionGod of expectation, bring us comfort in knowing that you are active in our past, present, and future. Remind us in our hopelessness and need of your undying faithfulness. We thank you for the joy in the realization of expectation.
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