There are times when I sit down to read my Bible, and I’m not sure what I should be reading. I just opened it up, and these two chapters of Psalms were there on the page – a soothing and encouraging word directly from heaven today.
“When
the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. Our
mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was
said among the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has
done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, O
Lord, like streams in the Negev. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of
joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of
joy, carrying sheaves with him.” Psalm 126
“Unless
the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches
over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and
stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves.
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in
the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose
quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with
their enemies in the gate.” Psalm 127
Our labor and love is not in vain.
Keep going.
Keep believing.
