Pray for Jerusalem

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. (Psalm 122:6)

The above admonition was needed when David wrote this psalm. It continues to be a worthy admonition today. God had told Abraham that, “I will make of thee a great nation and I will bless them that bless thee and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis 12:2-3) From that day to this and when Jerusalem became the city representing the nation of Israel, Israel has been under attack by the powers of the world.

The late, Dr. W.A. Criswell, for many years pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, said he went to the Holy Land and while there visited Jerusalem. When he returned home he and a Jewish friend were having lunch. In the middle of their meal his friend leaned forward toward Dr. Criswell and with tears in his eyes asked, “How is the old city? How is Jerusalem, our home?” The Jews revere Jerusalem.  The kingdoms of the world hate her and what she stands for. We must pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

God has not written off Jerusalem or His people. There is a rich blessing coming for them in the future. Our nation and our leaders would be wise to remember the promises of God concerning Jerusalem. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.