Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all those who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to Him.
Psalm 128 brought to mind the parable of the prodigal son. Psalm 128 seems to be the Old Testament understanding of God: fear Him and be blessed. Don’t and be cursed. The prodigal son seems to be the New Testament, new covenant understanding of God.
Psalm 128:2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
One side of that understanding is that of the prodigal son: even when we mess up royally, once we have come to our senses, God is there waiting for us to come home. The other side is that of the brother who never left home, the one who lost sight of the fact that he never lost access to God, never turned his back and shut himself off, and that uninterrupted access is a true blessing.
Psalm 128:3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the understanding that we can return to You when we lose our way but also for the understanding that staying in Your will is an even richer blessing because that connection with You is always present. Help us to draw closer to You always. Amen.
Psalm 128:4 Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the LORD.
Have a blessed day.