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Psalm 122:6 "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you."

Day 318 – Psalm 122

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

THE PRAYER OF EVERY FAITHFUL PILGRIM

The prayer of every faithful pilgrim is well-captured in the following text.

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
‘May they prosper who love you.
Peace be within your walls,
Prosperity within your palaces.’
For the sake of my brethren and companions,
I will now say, ‘Peace be within you.’
Because of the house of the LORD our God
I will seek your good.”
Psalm 122:6-9

1. A Prayer for peace for Jerusalem

a) Jerusalem had not always known peace.
b) Many were the wars waged against the holy city.
c) It was the prayer of every faithful pilgrim to intercede for peace.

2. Heartfelt wishes for peace uttered commonly

a) “Peace be within your walls”
b) “Peace be within you”

3. Commitment to the Cause of Peace

a) David committed himself to seek the good and the peace of Jerusalem.
b) This was written to inspire every pilgrim to desire the same thing.

4. A special reason put forward

a) Jerusalem was where “the house of the LORD God” was situated.
b) Since God’s House was in Jerusalem, all the more, every effort must be made to ensure the peace of the city.
c) God’s protection would be sought in prayer; but man must do his part to promote peace in the land.