We had found that according to Old Testament scholars that the original text of the psalms was not divided into chapters and verses. Both Psalm 131 and 133 are attributed to David so it is highly probable that his psalm was a continuation of the previous one.
In Psalm 131, we found that David had humbled himself before the Lord. He continued to show his humility in this psalm by referring to himself in the third person. He would have been in his mid-to-late thirties, and his biggest concern at this time was to get the Ark of the Covenant and bring it to Jerusalem and establish a permanent place of worship. This is covered in verses 1-6.
In verses 7-18, we are invited to “go to the sanctuary of the Lord” to worship at the footstool of His throne. Then David recounts the promises God had made to him culminating in the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 2:10, Paul writes, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” And in Hebrews 4:16, Paul writes, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”
Evidently. God had given David this vision of bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem as He sometimes does with us. Sometimes God will speak to us in a dream as He did to Jacob’s son, Joseph, or with Joseph, the earthly stepfather of Jesus. At other times, God will speak directly to us by telling us He wants us to do something specific. God may also simply show us a need we can fill. That is how the Holy Spirit works in our lives.
So, what has God implanted in your mind and heart? Are you seeking first the glory of God and His righteousness? Looking back over my years, there was a time when I was more concerned about earthly things than I was about the glory of God. Don’t miss your opportunity!