Psalm 132 is a rich reflection on David’s devotion to God and God’s enduring promise in return. David’s passionate desire to establish a dwelling place for the Lord became the foundation for messianic hope—and ultimately, the arrival of Jesus. This prayer draws on that legacy, asking God to help us live faithfully in our time, not only remembering His promises, but preparing the way for Christ’s return. Just as David’s life helped usher in the first coming, may our lives help ready the world for the second coming.

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Prayer

Father, just as David’s faithfulness paved the way for the Messiah, I pray that my faithfulness will prepare the way for Jesus’ second coming (Hebrews 9:28). Enable me to walk in the ways of David. Work this grace within me in Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalms 132:1-18

Lord, remember David and all his self-denial. He swore an oath to the Lord, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: “I will not enter my house or go to my bed, I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” We heard it in Ephrathah, we came upon it in the fields of Jaar: “Let us go to his dwelling place, let us worship at his footstool, saying, ‘Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests be clothed with your righteousness; may your faithful people sing for joy.’” For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one. The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: “One of your own descendants I will place on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.” For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying, “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it. I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will satisfy with food. I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful people will ever sing for joy. Here I will make a horn grow for David and set up a lamp for my anointed one. I will clothe his enemies with shame, but his head will be adorned with a radiant crown.”

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