Psalm 130

Three times a year, the children of Israel "went up" to Jerusalem for special feasts and celebrations that were held there.  The "songs of ascent" are the songs they sung as they traveled "up" to Jerusalem.    This particular group of songs (psalms) were those that they sang on their Journeys on the way to Jerusalem.  Songs for the road, if you will.

Any of us who have been "on the road" for awhile, know what the road may bring.  This song resonates with many aspects of our experience as we travel on that road together.  The signposts and landmarks we encounter include crying out from the depths, forgiveness, waiting, watching, and finding hope.  And, it is the dynamics of this journey that Pastor Jon explores with us this morning in Psalm 130.  Take a few moments to listen to the psalm, and notice the places where you want to, where you need to, sing along.

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