Praising Scripture - Dec 31

Annual Bible Reading Plan:

MAL.3-4
ROM.15-16

2024 31-Day Praising Day 31：

Unceasing Praise (Psalm 134)
(Memory verses: 1-3)

A Song of Ascents.
1 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
2 Lift up your hands to the holy place
and bless the Lord!
3 May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion!

Reflection:
Psalm 134 is the final Song of Ascents, traditionally thought to be sung as the Israelites departed Jerusalem after celebrating the festivals. The psalm reflects a scene of the Levitical priests and worshipers who continue their service in the temple even through the night.
This scene points to the ultimate purpose of the journey of ascents—to form a group of worshipers and watchmen who “stand by night in the house of the Lord.” Even after the festivities end and the daytime noise fades, these servants remain steadfast, praising and watching before the Lord.
Their service is not for human recognition or approval; it is a pure offering unto God. In the stillness of the night, amidst challenges of darkness and weariness, they lift their hands toward the sanctuary, representing the entire house of Israel in faithful service to God. Their devotion is so precious that the psalmist intercedes for them, saying: “May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!”
Dear brothers and sisters, today marks the conclusion of our church’s months of thanksgiving and praise. Have you gained a deeper understanding of thanksgiving and worship? Have you ascended further in your practice? May we become the “servants of the Lord” who continue to lift our hands and praise Him, even in the night. May our thanksgiving and praise to God be unceasing, and may He accept our offerings with joy and bless us richly from Zion!



年度讀經計畫

瑪3-4
羅15-16

2024 讚美月 Day 31：

永不止息的讚美 （詩篇134）
(背誦1-3節)

上行之詩。
1 耶和華的僕人，夜間站在耶和華殿中的，你們當稱頌耶和華！
2 你們當向聖所舉手，稱頌耶和華！
3 願造天地的耶和華，從錫安賜福給你們！

【心得分享】詩篇134篇是上行之詩的最後一首，一般被認為是以色列百姓上行來耶路撒冷守節後離開時，看到夜間當班的利未人、祭司仍在聖殿敬拜和守望的情景。這也講到主帶領我們走上行之路的最高目的—得著一班「夜間站在耶和華殿中的」的敬拜者和守望者。當節期已過，白日的喧囂散盡，他們仍在夜間站在耶和華的殿中。他們的事奉不是為了得人的認可或讚許，甚至不為人所知所見，乃是為了單單事奉 神，向祂稱頌。哪怕在夜間有黑暗和困乏的攪擾，他們仍向聖所舉手，代表以色列全家在 神前謹守、伺立。他們的事奉如此寶貴和榮美，以至詩人為他們向 神代求：「願造天地的耶和華，從錫安賜福給你們！」親愛的弟兄姐妹，今年教會感恩月和讚美月的操練今天就要結束了，你對感恩與讚美的看見是否又加深了一些？在實行上是否又上行了一些？甚願我們都成為這樣夜間也能繼續在 神的殿中舉手、讚美祂的「耶和華的僕人」！甚願我們對祂的感謝與讚美是永不止息的！甚願祂悅納你的感恩與讚美，從錫安賜福給你！