Psalm 132 is a Psalm of remembrance, the so-called Song of Ascents. God remembers the covenant of David and they both long to be home in Zion. David is not being worshipped here, but God, who continues to refuse abandoning His people or His oath.
 
As great as David was, it’s good for us to remember he wasn’t God. Israel always trended towards ascribing hope to the visible form of the promise rather than the God who make it. They could look to Zion, the ark, their king, and the Temple and easily forget that none of those things had any power apart from the Lord’s presence and faithfulness. The Giver was and is greater than the gift.
 
David’s throne is important because God swore an oath. Zion matters because God chose to dwell with His people there. Worship is the right response of a people who know their future rests on the Lord’s unbroken word … and so does ours.
 
The week doesn’t end with confidence in earthly human rulers or political nostalgia, it ends with worship because God has once again kept His promise. The Son of David has come! The King  who entered humility has brought His reign down and lasts forever!

We worship today because the Lord has a good habit of remembering where we forget. He can be trusted because He never abandons His promises. He is faithful and that drives us to obedience. We pray because the story of David’s throne isn’t yet finished! It does lead to Jesus, the lasting ruler who brings God’s reign to the nations and peace to all people.

What promise of God do you need to remember with worship rather than anxiety or forgetfulness? How does the faithfulness of God’s oath to David strengthen your trust in Jesus’ reign both now and in the future?

Father, you are the God who keeps promises. Teach my heart to worship you as such. Thank you for Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of Man whose Kingdom is forever. Teach me to trust, surrender, and live in obedience to the hope of Your reign. Amen.