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Psalm 123: Lifting Our Eyes to God for Mercy
Series: Walking Through the Psalms Host: Dave Jenkins Date: December 26, 2025Show Summary
Psalm 123 is a prayer for weary believers who feel worn down, mocked, or burdened by life. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explores how this Song of Ascents calls God’s people to lift their eyes to the enthroned Lord, wait dependently for His mercy, and trust Him amid contempt and opposition. This psalm teaches us that the Christian life is lived not by self-sufficiency, but by humble dependence on the mercy of God—especially when trials press in and strength runs low.Audio Player
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Key Scripture
- Psalm 123
Episode Notes
- Looking Up to the Enthroned King (Psalm 123:1)
- Waiting Dependently for Mercy (Psalm 123:2)
- Crying Out Under Contempt (Psalm 123:3–4)
Key Themes
- God is enthroned in heaven and rules over all things.
- Believers are called to depend entirely on God’s mercy.
- Waiting on God is active faithfulness, not inactivity.
- God’s people often endure scorn and opposition in the world.
- Mercy is God’s loving response to our weakness.
Takeaways
- Toward God: Lift your eyes to the Lord daily and depend on His mercy.
- Toward Yourself: Embrace dependence instead of self-sufficiency; remember your limitations.
- Toward Others: Show mercy to the weary and discouraged.
- Toward the World: Expect contempt, but respond with trust and steadfastness—not fear.
