Introduction
Psalm 128: Today’s reading describes the happiness and reward of those who obey God. It includes a blessing that priests bestowed on pilgrims attending a festival in Jerusalem. The psalm concludes with a blessing upon Jerusalem.
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 128:1
Happy are those who obey the LORD, who live by his commands.
Reading
Happy are those who obey the Lord,
who live by his commands.
2 Your work will provide for your needs;
you will be happy and prosperous.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in your home,
and your children will be like young olive trees around your table.
4 A man who obeys the Lord
will surely be blessed like this.
5 May the Lord bless you from Zion!
May you see Jerusalem prosper
all the days of your life!
6 May you live to see your grandchildren!
Peace be with Israel!
Reflect
What blessings are cited in this psalm? Reread verse 1. In what ways do you seek to obey the LORD and live by his commands? In what ways have you experienced God’s blessings?
Pray
Loving God, help me to obey you and live by your commands. I thank and praise you for your many blessings. Guide my words and actions this day so that I give honor to you in all I do and say. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
1 Chronicles 15:1–24: David prepares to bring the Covenant Box to Jerusalem.
