Psalm 122:6-9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you.… I. WHAT THIS PEACE IS. 1. The removal of evils. 2. The enjoyment of positive blessings. Jerusalem's prosperity is spiritual. It is produced by the light of God's countenance, and by the communications of His grace. When under these, the children of Zion grow in knowledge, holiness, and comfort, and enjoy all their privileges undisturbed; then Jerusalem hath peace. II. REASONS WHY WE ARE TO PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM. 1. Because God commands us not to hold our peace, till we see her peace. 2. Because of her relation to the God of peace. She is the house of God; the city of the great King; the object of His special providence. 3. Because of her relation to the Prince of Peace. She is His spouse, His body; she is built on Him. 4. Because her peace is purchased at a dear rate, even the blood of the Mediator of peace. 5. Because she has many enemies without, ready on all occasions to disturb her peace. 6. Because she has disturbers of her peace within. (T. Boston, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.WEB: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper. |
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