Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 132:11-18
by: John H. Camenga.
Scripture often gives parallel warnings and promises. This psalm is one of the songs of ascents, sung by the pilgrims walking toward Jerusalem for Israel’s special festivals . The words proclaimed the promise of a permanent king from David’s family. Priests will replace festival garments with salvation. Enemies of the Messiah will wear their shame like a garment. This remains a prophecy to be fulfilled as Christ returns. Believers are described as a holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:5). In moments of dismay we can be reminded that People have a choice of wardrobe! Will we wear the righteousness of Christ or be clothed with shame when he arrives?