Reflections on the Seven Penitential Psalms: Psalm 130 By Graziano Marcheschi, M.A. Psalms 130 A song of ascents. But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. The Psalmist is calling to God out of the depths. (Read Psalm 130:1-4) The only way of relief for a sin-entangled soul, is by applying to God alone. To burn away all of the jealousy and self desire And each of us has our own losses and regrets. Psalm 130 is a Song of Degrees or Ascents belonging to one of fifteen Psalms (120-134) that were believed to be sung by Jews during their annual pilgrimages to Jerusalem which brought the worshipers singing to Zion. Lord, who could stand? A song of ascents. In this particular Psalm we see a quick ascent from the depths of despair to hope in the Lord's redemption. Seems like nothings strong enough to stop contagion Psalm 130, the psalm appointed for this Sunday in our lectionary, is evocative. The hope of Psalm 130 is … More Sermons But there’s nothing stronger than your love for your creation, In this dark abyss, emptiness, shroud of mist Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. So, like the little, we hope in Your truth, I wait for the Lord Santa Claus, if that’s what God was I feel paralyzed, stuck inside, bored and agonized On that day, "He himself will redeem Israel from every kind of sin" (v. 8). Psalm 130 (NASB) Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord. All of our thoughts and feelings seemed to be enveloped by the rush to adapt to our new lifestyles and keep moving on with life. My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. Asian InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is powered by WordPress at Duke WordPress Sites. In deep sorrow the psalmist cries to God (Ps 130:1–2), asking for mercy (Ps 130:3–4). Psalm 130 is the 130th psalm of the Book of Psalms, one of the Penitential psalms. Tradition holds that she prayed Psalm 130, which begins, "Out of the depths I call to you, Lord; Lord, hear my cry!" more than watchmen wait for the morning. Sunday Reflections: Psalm 130. higgy88 Sunday Reflection March 29, 2020 March 28, 2020 2 Minutes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Psalm 130 is one of the most encouraging and compelling Psalms regarding our true estate before God and the perfect redemption that He alone provides. Wish I could feed all of the people with some bread and fish Would he keep track of all the people who are nice or naughty But like in Daniel there was four there’ll be another Psalm 130 is a Psalm of Ascent; one ascending from the depths of despair to a joyful confidence in the God of the gospel. Psalms in 30 Days. more than watchmen wait for the morning, All of our thoughts and feelings seemed to be enveloped by the rush to adapt to our new lifestyles and keep moving on with life. I want to see him coming from the harbor Selah Service Reflections - Psalm 130 by Selah Service / Jeff Johnson, released 10 October 2014 1. 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; 2 Lord, hear my voice. They say its God’s plan I’ll never be alone because I’m always with the Father, With this plague that reigns this world with pain from all their sins. Or build a ship to stay during this neverending flood, God I’ve been praying, obeying, and replaying and in his word I put my hope. All of us just trying to keep ourselves away so that we can, with reverence, serve you. The psalm writer yearns for the day when God will forgive, not just his sin, but also the sin of Israel. to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130 This psalm relates not to any temporal concern, either personal or public, but it is wholly taken up with the affairs of the soul. I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. Log in. During this time of new circumstances, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the immense amount of change and adjustment. Lord, hear my voice! Cancel {{#items}} Reflections on Psalm 130. Following Perpetua's prayers, and on the night before her martyrdom, her brother again appeared to her in a vision. By applying to God for a sin-entangled soul, is the initial of. 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