There is joy on the journey and there is joy when the goal of pilgrimage is reached. This is the end of the Songs of Ascent (Psalm 134). Now the pilgrim can rejoice in the presence of God with all who have gathered in Zion to worship and celebrate. Couple that with our 'Prayer Journal' devotional on Numbers 6:24-26 (Day 44) about God blessing us.God, our Father, Who has chosen to bless Your childr...  Read More

DAY 44 - Monday, May 13, 2024Numbers 6:24–26The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.Scripture InsightsThe prayer in today’s scripture is the assurance that God is the source of blessings. It announces God’s desire to bless his people and indicates that blessing is God’s idea. Blessing is not s...  Read More

Father, it was in Your people's 'dwelling together' (Psalm 133) that Your blessing and delight dwelt. It was in the disciples' 'dwelling together' that Your Holy Spirit was poured out (Acts 2). May we so dwell together that the blessing of Your Spirit may be poured out on us so that we may bless Your world with the marvelous, great Good News of eternal and abundant life in Jesus Christ. In His Nam...  Read More

DAY 43 - Sunday, May 12, 2024Genesis 12:2 (NASB)And I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.Scripture InsightsYou have likely heard the phrase “blessed to be a blessing,” which originates from the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:2. God would bless Abram and make his name great—so that Abram would be a blessing to others.Bles...  Read More

You have kept Your promise to King David (Psalm 132) and placed his descendant, the Anointed One, upon His throne forever. Jesus reigns! He reigns over all! Jesus, God and man, Son of David, Son of God, rules in the hearts of those who embrace Him. There You have made Your dwelling by the Holy Spirit and made these bodies, this Body, Your temple. This is grace! You rule the universe, You are enthr...  Read More

DAY 42 - Saturday, May 11, 2024Ephesians 4:32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.Scripture InsightsIn a world filled with angst and division, today’s scripture serves as a guiding light to remind us of the profound importance of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness in our daily lives. It encourages us to set aside our grievances, resen...  Read More