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Psalm 128 on The Blessing of Obedience and God’s Promise of Peace

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By A.M.
(photo by Fabio Arazende)

Psalm 128 is called a song of ascents. They say it's because they are traveling up, making their way up to Jerusalem when this Psalm was composed. A mediation and devotional on Psalm 128 lets us in on the feelings of God's people. There's a lifting of the spirit, a spiritual ascent likewise as you ponder on some truths they've shared in this chapter.

Scripture Text

Psalm 128 A song of ascents.

How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands.

2 You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

4 Yes indeed, the man who fears the Lord will be blessed in this way.

5 May the Lord bless you from Zion that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life

6 and that you might see your grandchildren.

May Israel experience peace.


The Blessing of Obedience in Psalm 128

A blessed life is found in obedience to God and in pursuit of Him. As a follower, you see where the Leading Person goes and you tread accordingly. You do as He does. This includes changing your direction and pace accordingly. When He stops, you stop. When He goes, you go. When He changes the course, you change yours.

This Scripture says we will be secure. It's so hard to come these days. People are often insecure. Worries, obligations, uncertainties, these shake and uproot us from our confidence in Christ and in ourselves. These play with our minds and rob us of peace and joy.

But Scriptures assure us that if we follow God's lead, there will be security no matter what happens. There will be results to our labour. There will be God's hand of blessing. He won't abandon. He won't fail us.

Historically, Psalm 128 was likely sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem for festivals such as Passover or the Feast of Tabernacles. Imagine families walking together, fathers holding children’s hands, mothers carrying food baskets, voices blending in worship. It was not just a journey of distance, but of faith and community—a reminder that obedience and reverence to God bring blessings beyond the physical.


God’s Promise of Peace and Generational Blessings

The Bible says in that kind of life - trusting God, your able Leader, and respecting His wishes, you live a blessed life, a secured life, and a life where your relationships benefit from your way of life.

Life is not meaningful if everything is for yourself alone. The greatest satisfaction is to see those you love, those who matter to you, influenced, blessed, inspired, and motivated to live and have the life you are striving to live.

When God blesses you, expect that He will also bless those who are close to you. There is no greater reward than this itself, that is, for those you love to profit and gain just by you trying to live and be the child that the Father wants you to be.

This Psalm also reminds us of the ripple effect of faithfulness. Your children, symbolized as “olive shoots,” grow strong and fruitful in a home where God is honoured. In the ancient world, olive trees symbolized longevity, stability, and provision. What a beautiful promise for families today who choose to walk in God’s ways!


As Proverbs 3:5–6 says:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

When we surrender our plans to God, we are not just securing our own hearts but also paving a legacy of faith for generations to come.

Quote to Reflect On

"Obedience is the key to blessing, and blessing is the fragrance of a life aligned with God." – Anonymous


A Prayer for a Life Aligned with God

Father, I want this life, bless me, secure me, and flourish my relationships. Bless those I love and care most. Help them see whatever good they could in me, and benefit from that. Enable me, Holy Spirit, to follow God closely and to obey His desires for my life.


Want to go deeper?Here's a free ‘Psalm 128 Reflection Guide’ to help you pray, journal, and apply this chapter to your daily walk with God.






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