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PSALM 126

This song probably celebrates Jerusalem’s deliverance from the Assyrian army in the days of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18–19). It all happened so quickly that the people thought they were dreaming, and even the other nations had to admit the greatness of God.

But deliverance is just the beginning; God always wants to do something more. He wants to make us rivers of blessing (v. 4), like the dry wadis in the desert that become rushing torrents in the rainy season. If God sends you “showers of blessing,” share the blessing with others.

He also wants you to get to work in the harvest (vv. 5–6). Whether it is plowing the field (Luke 9:62), sowing the seed, or reaping the sheaves, God has a place for you. If you water the seed with your tears, you will one day rejoice as you bring in the sheaves. This is the formula for a harvest: going, weeping, sowing, reaping.

His Grace

“Great things He has done!” is the theme of many people who have experienced God’s grace. Samuel preached about it (1 Sam. 12:24); David thanked the Lord for it (2 Sam. 7:21, 23); Mary sang about it (Luke 1:49); and the healed demoniac told everybody about it (Luke 8:39).

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