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Psalm 126 Commentary

The LORD Intervenes, Captives Back In Jerusalem!

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KEY THOUGHT: Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. [Psalm 126:5 NKJV]

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Psalm 126 NKJV

A Joyful Return to Zion

A Song of Ascents.

126 When the Lord brought back [a]the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the [b]nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.

4 Bring back our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.

5 Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
6 He who continually goes [c]forth weeping,
Bearing [d]seed for sowing,
Shall doubtless come again [e]with rejoicing,
Bringing his sheaves with him.

Footnotes

a. Psalm 126:1 Those of the captivity
b. Psalm 126:2 Gentiles
c. Psalm 126:6 to and fro
d. Psalm 126:6 Lit. a bag of seed for sowing
e. Psalm 126:6 with shouts of joy

New King James Version (NKJV)

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalm 126 Commentary

We can see two sections. Verses 1 to 3 report on the events of the initial restoration. The captives are back in Jerusalem. The city is once again lively with people. It is a happy moment for the psalmist.

Verse 4 carries the thought that there is a need for more restoration. Some captives are yet to come. So Verse 4 carries the petition for more restoration.

The last 2 verses communicate a principle of life in the LORD Jesus Christ. Weep, but carry a seed with you. You will be happy when harvest time comes. The thought is that the saint must let their tears fall at the feet of the LORD Jesus Christ.

The possibility exists for seedless weeping. When it is all done, there is nothing to show for it. Faithless weeping is exactly what wickedness brings.

Suffering is real for all mortals. Of course, saints have it easy as the Spirit supplies the required peace. You won’t find people as fulfilled as saints anywhere under the sun!

On the other hand, sinners have it rough all the way. Happiness is faked – the kind that comes with more emptiness. You fill one hole only to have several more hungry holes all around you.

It’s the punishment of life that humanity is truly never satisfied. Only in Jesus is this thirst truly quenched.

Regardless, the message is about the difference between seeded weeping and seedless weeping.

When the Creator God scattered man from the Garden of peace and tranquility, all humanity was exposed to pain and suffering. Physical treasures, physical pleasures, popularity, power, and wisdom, among many other things, won’t buy anyone a ticket back to the perfect times of Eden.

So we have pain and suffering in the mansion as well as in the ramshackle. We have pain and suffering on a bicycle and in a Lamborghini; on foot and on a private Jet.

But let there be seed for it, regardless. Then, and only then, can one expect to come back singing for joy as they bring in the harvest. The scripture is talking about faith and trust in the LORD Jesus Christ. Only He can bring real restoration.

Loving Scripture….

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  1. It has been exciting learning how God can make things happen to his choosen one, God workout something wonderful and fulfils the promises he made to the father of Joseph.

    God’s words remains true so are his promises and indeed it has been God working out the salvation of man Kind by Grace through Faith alone.

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  11. Profound. My life needs a new introduction to God. Not that I have been right, but because God desires to help me… I see an amazing Grace here. Having broken the first commandment, still God looks for me and helps me to build up with him… And live for him. A littles knowledge of the Lord will ignite my passion and desire to serve him. This morning I pledge to seek, live and serve the Lord Jesus Christ and His purposes everyday of my life.
    Beautiful lesson

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  12. The Lord reintroduces himself and shows Israel, He is all they need. Some boast in horses and others in chariots but we’ll boast in the Lord. He is able and the only one worthy of our trust. Lord teach me how to always look up to you at all times and not focus on my strength or capabilities. This is my prayer

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  14. This far too common today. Just do something that seems like true worship yet it’s intent and actual practice is not even close to the set standard by the Lord. I personally feel challenged of some things we do in our personal lives, the focus of many churches and ministries today. We’ll need to realize the Lord must be worship as he has personally guided. Provides a good start of my reflection today

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  15. In those days when there was no King everyone did as they pleased. This is a good reminder to us that we are on own when the King of Kings isn’t leading our lives we’ll be doing what is not right and the results will show clearly how life without Christ looks like. We thank God that even when it looks like he’s not there, he’s behind the scenes working. I have learnt to trust in the Lord always.

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  16. Iam seeing this being stressed… There was no King in Israel… So lawlessness is the order of the day. This shows how heartless and wicked man can be with out the right King in his life. He can do anything. May the Lord help us to allow Christ in our lives that every aspect of our lives is changed and we yield ourselves to him alone.

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  17. I’m sure as the two daughters in-law stayed in Naomi’s home they learned about the God of Israel and appreciated His works among his people. Ruth’s determination and what she says moves my heart. She’s convinced she must go with Naomi and wants to spend her life with her, this relationship was strong especially between a mother inlaw and a daughter in-law. Yet Ruth stays and how she puts it shows the depth of her heart, I’ll go with with you, your people will be my people, your God will be my God…

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