In Perspective

(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 wh o 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 w ho 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 expe...