Psalm 126 (NRSV)
1When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."
3The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
4Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.
6Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
THOUGHTS:
This is a great Psalm for those of us students wondering if all this studying and suffering through paper after paper and reading page after page is really worth it. Question, why would anyone weep while planting seed? Because these were times of drought and sowing seed was a time of high anxiety. Would the seed and the effort of sowing be wasted? The Psalm reminds the people that the bleak days, such as those while in slavery will turn to joy. It can remind us students that if we are faithful to God and diligently pursue our studies God will bless us.
PRAYER:
Lord some days life is difficult and I am weary and sometimes even teary. Surround me with your love and blessing so that I might do the best I am capable of.
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Rev. Tom Knoll, Pastor First Trinity Lutheran, Washington D.C.
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Rev. Tom Knoll, Pastor First Trinity Lutheran, Washington D.C.
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