PSALM 126 ~ 5 MAY 2008

Author unknown

Joyful deliverance

The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filed with joy. Ps 126:3

It was with reference to some great and surprising deliverance of the people of God out of bondage and distress that this psalm was penned. They are likely to have returned out of Babylon.

Those that had returned out of captivity dared not believe that they were being set free that it seemed more like dreams to them. There was much joy as recorded in verse 2. They gave thanks and honour the Lord.

Prayers were offered for those who remain in captivity. We were being encouraged in verse 5-6 to anticipate greater joy of deliverance. Even when sowing is accompanied by trouble or sorrow, harvest brings joy. Verse 5: Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

Application:
Ask the Lord to remind you of a personal deliverance and victory you had ever experienced. Sing this song of psalm as a joyful thanksgiving to the Lord. Give thanks for your salvation in God.
If there are any hardship you are facing, do not be dismayed because you know that you ultimate deliverance will come.