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Psalm 126

Psalm 126: Something to do

1. Someone who returned to Jerusalem from a foreign country was the author of Psalm 120. Psalm 120 describes his thoughts when he left that country. And Psalm 126 describes the reaction of people when he arrived in Jerusalem. Compare those two Psalms.

2. Read Ruth chapter 2. It will help you to understand two things in Psalm 126:

(a) The farmer’s joy at the harvest. (See Psalm 126:5-6.)

(b) The reaction of a foreign woman (Ruth) to God’s goodness to his people. (See Psalm 126:2.)

3. God’s people already know that he is on their side. So sometimes they are joyful even before God rescues them. And this is one way to show faith (active belief and trust) in God. Here are two examples for you to think about: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Acts 16:25-26.

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