May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. You can also check out the Top Posts page to get a feel for the site. I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. (Ruth 1:20-21) Her name Naomi meant pleasant, but life was not pleasant for her right now. as when streams refresh the deserts of the south. is copyright The Archbishops' Council 2005 and published by Church House Publishing. Your prayer must be faith and word based, has God done it before? Psalm 126 chronicles the joy of their return from captivity, their prayers for others still in bondage, and God's instruction to plant the seed of the Gospel, even in tears, for a great harvest will come. W. Burgon, in A Plain Commentary, 1859. What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? so please pray for theodore ,baines if he is rite for me that god will bring it to pass. There is a time for sowing and a time for reaping. Father, destroy every seed of destruction sowed against my glory in Jesus' name. But when God gave her the gift of Isaac in her old age, she said: God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me. And she added, Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Isaiah 25:9, 52:10; Luke 1:49, And when God does a work like this in your life, it brings glory to God and joy for us. It was sudden, it was like a dream. Isaiah prophesied it. 63:1-2), 7. Some of them had been born in exile. Let the companies of returning emigrants be kept full, like swollen streams, until all shall have been brought back. My divine manifestation for signs & wonders what are you waiting for, locate me now in the name of Jesus 4. In Latin, it is known as "Usquequo Domine". And then suddenly, God made his plan clear. Commentary, Psalm 126 (Lent 5C), Mark Throntveit, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. Spiritually dry and parched? It was too good to be true. It is so wonderful that they are asking themselves, could it be true or is this a dream? A. Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing In other words, its not all, all, all the way up all the time. Joy is mentioned four times in this psalm. And then God did it. ANCHOR SCRIPTURE (PERSONALIZED): PSALM 91:1-16: 1. 5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Let those who wept as they planted their crops . 6 Those who sow in tears * It tells you that times of trouble and sorrow do not last. When I walk through fire, the flames will not hurt me. Theres an old saying. Thanks and God bless you. From thence, You shall have the joy of reaping. And so this first image speaks of a sudden outpouring of Gods blessing. Do you share testimonies of Gods goodness with those around you on a regular basis? She lost her husband and both of her sons. O Lord, anoint my mouth for laughter and my tongue for singing this month, in the name of Jesus. We have seen how these Psalms operate in groups of three a psalm of trouble, followed by a psalm of trust, followed by a psalm of triumph. First of all, pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. Psalm 126 : 1. When the people of Israel were carried off to Babylon they sowed many tears. PRAYER POINTS. During this season of suffering, here are a few tearful prayers that you can pray: You can also ask God for a deeper heart of compassion in your prayer life. Father, sanctify and purify me from the filthiness of the flesh and of the spirit. And so God brought them back. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We now turn to the second image we have in this section of the psalm. Lamentations 3:22-23 says: Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. The Jews had experienced seventy long years in captivity, and then in a moment, God turns things around. For further information or counseling, you can contact me at everydayprayerguide@gmail.com or Chat me up on WhatsApp And Telegram at +2347032533703. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. A turnaround is a development or change that results in a favorable and beneficial outcome. In fact the word Negev actually means dry or parched. But in the winter and spring, rains could suddenly send waters rushing through the desert. Ask Him to give you tears for the broken things in our lives and world. Overturn our captivity, O LORD, Proclaim the Lord's goodness. Psalm 30:5 says: Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) There has never been a sunset yet that was not followed by a sunrise! . Take a moment to write down all the ways that God has blessed you in the past 5 yearsyoull be amazed at his abundant goodness! I declare to you who desires a sudden intervention, receive a turnaround in Jesus name! Verse 1:-. Learn how your comment data is processed. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! dependent on rain (Jos 15:9), reappearing after dry seasons (compare Job 6:15; Ps 68:9). This is a prayer for revival. Thats what this first image of streams in the Negev means. Psalm 32:6-7 NKJV. Amen. He lost his throne at that time. Ask God for the compassion to intercede for those who are suffering around you. This was a normally dry and arid land. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. A. Psalm 136 the message verse by verse is a psalm of thanksgiving. Malachi 3:3, Matthew 3:12, Lord, remove every shame and reproach that will bring disgrace to your name from my life and family. If there were no sowing in tears there would be no reaping in joy. Everyone who even considers himself godly needs to pray that prayer that I confess my sin to You. Psalm 126 Meaning Verse By Verse | PRAYER POINTS Today we will be studying the book of Psalm 126 meaning verse by verse. SUBSCRIBE & ENABLE for daily Christian motivational videos and enjoy the presence of the Lord. Sarah knew the bitterness of being barren. But at your word I will let down the nets. Yet I have borne him a son in his old age. (Genesis 21:6-7) Who would have said that Sarah would nurse children? Their heart was so great that they could not hold it. (Ps. In Penitence and Faith: a Service in Lent, 7. Amen. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 1 Peter 4:19 teaches us: Those who suffer according to Gods will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. (1 Peter 4:19) And Galatians 6:9 gives us this word of encouragement: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9), Did you know that God keeps a record of all your tears? It is a much needed reminder of how God brings us from tears to joy. The psalm basically has two stanzas with two main ideas. Mount Zion is a symbol for Jerusalem, which itself represents the place where God dwells with his people. Believe and Trust: Holy Communion with Baptism, 8. 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Take comfort. And we read in Ruth 4: Then Naomi took the child, laid him in her lap and cared for him. We pray for the nation of Israel, Whom You have returned to the land Yougavethem - that their partial blindness will be lifted - and that they will once again be able to sing this joyful Psalm - the Lord has done great things for us and we are glad. I declare over you today, who is desperate for the touch of God, receive your turnaround in Jesus name! Verse 2:- Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 2) Know that God will turn your sorrow into joy. God has done great things for you in the past. David enjoyed several turnarounds in his life, he was a man of praise. Use it! All rights reserved. Because thats how God works. They had suffered so much, and now they suddenly found themselves back in their homeland, back in Jerusalem, back in the beloved city of God. He shed many tears of his own during his life on earth. and our tongue with shouts of joy. God says in Joel 2:25: I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. (Joel 2:25) Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. 2:1), Pray God to help as you pursue your adversary and enables you to recover all that you may have lost as He helped David in 1Sam. Joy is all over this psalm, which is ironic when you consider it is one of the psalms of trouble. Verse 3 expresses joy in the present based on remembrance of the past and hope for the future. Ezra 1:1-4; Job 42:10; Acts 12:9-11, When God delivers you big time, it can feel like youre in a dream. Now you need to trust him to do it again. In the driest places in your life, ask God for streams of living water (streams in the Negeb). 1) Pray for Gods full restoration and blessing. Be blessed as you enter God's Presence. Ref. My lost fortunes, Arise speedily like the streams of the South, Locate me by fire!!! Enlarge the coast of ministers, multicultural day planning committee members, workers and our church members Dreamed having running stomach (diarrhea) and went into a public toilet, upon releasing waste some waste fell on my leg and I called a friend who happened to be an old friend when I was in the world and asked him to bring me water in a cup which he brought and I cleaned up the dirty off my leg. TWENTY-ONE (21) PRAYER POINTS FOR DIVINE PROTECTION, DRAWN FROM PSALM 91:1-16 - BY PRAYERSFIRE MINISTRY. "Psalm 126 is a community song of trust or confidence that skillfully employs metaphor to proclaim God as the one who brings joy out of sorrow, laughter out of tears, and good out of evil." "Tears," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog. But now, as their hearts were inoculated with joy and gladness, it was revealed in their outer appearance and expressed with their mouths. Know that God will turn your sorrow into joy have in the south wind, evidently thinking of the melting of a frozen stream, instead of the filling of a dry river-bed. Hebrews 12:2 tells us: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame. (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus knows the trouble and sorrow we face in this life. 40:31; Ps. 4Lord, make us prosperous again,[b]just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds.5Let those who wept as they planted their crops,gather the harvest with joy! To experience the best that the Church of England website has to offer, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. 45). Look at verse 4 where the psalmist prays: Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev. (Psalm 126:4) That word restore is the same word that is translated brought back in verse one. in the name of Jesus. I am sure she shed many tears over the years. wut ever GODS plans for me. Back to Psalm 126 look at verse 2 now: Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. (Psalm 126:2) Before you can understand their laughter and joy, you must first understand their sorrow. He must have wondered if God was through with him, whether there was any joy left on the other side. Last week we looked at Psalm 125 which was the first song of Zion in the Psalms of Ascent, and we saw that Zion is a common theme throughout the remainder of these psalms. 2. Declare the word with authority; Ecclesiastes 8:4 says that the word of a king is powerful and Revelation 1:6 calls you a king. We see this in life all the time. Marvel at what God has done in the past. Pray as though it all depended on God, but work as though it all depended on you. This second part of the psalm teaches you to do three specific things when you find yourself in times of trouble. The instruction may not make sense, obey anyway. Click here for more messages from the Psalms of Ascent Series. This is a glorious redemption. Songs of joy are mentioned twice (see verse 6). 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. (Psalm 126:4-6). Having established the meaning of this psalm, it is important to know when to use it. They did not let go! I imagine that must be how Job felt when God restored him after his time of suffering. What do you do when you are walking through a time of sorrow? The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad, PSALM 126:4:Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev. NIV (1984), JOHN 8:32:And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free., PSALM 68:18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.. Father, anoint us as a church with fresh oil as we pray this season. Please reveal your beauty in my situation. We long for the sudden deliverance, and we rejoice when it comes, but Gods normal way of working is much slower. The Innocents' Day The Sunday after Christmas Day The Circumcision of Christ The Epiphany The First Sunday after the Epiphany The Second Sunday after the Epiphany The Third Sunday after the Epiphany The Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany The Sunday called Septuagesima The word turn is the major word of the song. I need to be spiritually calm and free. They had established homes in the new land. I need your prayers and Jesus will help me feel happy. You must be desperate for a turnaround. When you wake up each morning to tears, and you go to bed each evening with tears, it is difficult to see your way forward. Notice that verse 3 in Psalm 126 is the only verse in this psalm that is in the present tense. We read in Isaiah 52:10: The Lord will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:10). Father, refresh every thirsty soul. 20:9-11 Hezekiah requested the sun to go back. We read in Job 42:10: After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10) Now Job went through far more than you or I ever will. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 126:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce and distribute this message provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and that you do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. And this is the first of two images that the psalmist uses to speak of how God works in our lives. 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