SCRIPTURE: Psalm 122
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” (Psalm 122:6)
When this Psalm was written, the old covenant temple was built there.
Today, the new covenant temple (people whose hearts are open to God) are everywhere.
Jerusalem for Christians today is anywhere and everywhere that God is among His people.
You might say that Jerusalem is ‘the church’, though not in a building sense.
Pray for believers wherever they are, that they may be secure, have peace and prosper.
And not just for their own comfort and benefit, but that the world might be blessed.
God’s intention from the beginning was to bless the nations through His people.
Wherever we are, whatever we do, may God bless us SO THAT others may be blessed.
I do not pray just for Jerusalem in Israel, but for every town, city, community.
I pray that God’s people – Jesus’ followers – would be shining examples of God’s grace.
That the Church (people, not building) may draw people to Jesus, and not drive them away!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, You have spread us all over the world, so that we might share You with all of the world. Forgive us for getting stuck in our buildings, and losing sight of our true calling!