Psalm 132
-Theme: The
covenant of God with His people Israel and to David and to His Anointed of
David’s line. Jerusalem, the footstool of the LORD where His people can worship
Him.
-Historical Insight: This is an anonymously, but powerfully, written “Song of Ascent” or
“Pilgrim Psalm” that would have been sung by the faithful as they entered into
the holy city and into the Temple area. It remembers the history of their
nation and the promises that had been made in covenant between God and the
children of Jacob. It glorifies the LORD who has allowed this holy Temple to be
erected and sustained with priests clothed in righteousness as a place to
worship in His presence. The LORD has chosen Zion, and from it would spring
forth the Messiah, Jesus Christ. His Kingdom would shame the enemies of the
LORD, which is both historical and prophetic.
-*Application* In the first stanza, we see the determination
and fortitude of King David to find a place for his LORD to be worshiped. This
is the heart that is after God in pure-unadulterated worship. We need this type
of heart as we seek to carry out God’s will in our lives. Pursue God hard and
don’t rest until you see His glory revealed. The second stanza furthers the
task of going into His sanctuary and giving Him all praise and adoration. The
ark of His strength are His commands trumped by His mercy seat, a symbol of His
justice and grace all in one accord (Exodus 25:16-22, Hebrews 9:11-28). We also
should note here that we are to be clothed in His righteousness, not our own,
as we come before the King of kings (Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 22:2-14). As the
third stanza unfolds we are reminded of the promises of God towards His people.
This denotes the faithfulness of the Father to carry out His covenant of truth.
It also exhorts us to be faithful in our devotion as well. The final stanza
reflects God’s choosing of Zion as His resting place forever. He will
abundantly bless her provision and satisfy all who enter His resting place.
Salvation clothes the ones who abide here, and they will sing with joy
eternally as the Messiah takes His rightful place as the “Light of the World (John
8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:4).” Make sure that you are not an enemy of the LORD in
this saga. Join the Kingdom, and you will never have to be ashamed.
Verse to Memorize:
Psalm 132:17
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