Illustrations for December 2, 2007 from Emphasis
Preaching The Psalm
Psalm 122
In this day of turmoil and violence in the Middle East, a call to "pray for the peace of
Jerusalem," is a poignant one indeed. Originally said by pilgrims coming from across
Israel to Jerusalem, this psalm today holds a broader and deeper significance.
As body counts rise and anger increases, it is a prayer worth repeating. May "peace be
within your walls, and security within your towers." Certainly the Middle East is
convulsing with violence, even as these words are written. But the peace of Jerusalem is
