Psalms 132

Holding Onto God’s Promises

“For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling: ‘This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.'”~ Psalms 132:13-14

There have been times in my life when I felt like I was waiting forever for God to fulfill a promise that I thought He specifically gave me. I had prayed, believed, and even taken steps of faith, but things weren’t coming together the way I had hoped. The waiting stretched longer than I anticipated, and discouragement started to creep in. I began to question: Did I hear God right? Was I really following His plan? Had I somehow missed something?

That is what I thought of when I read Psalm 132 this week.  This Psalm is a powerful reminder that God is faithful to His promises. This passage talks about David’s unwavering commitment to prepare a place for God’s presence and how, in return, God promised to bless him and establish his lineage. It reminds us that when we seek God first, He honors His word in ways greater than we can imagine.

In my own situation, I had to learn what it meant to recognize that God sees a bigger picture and is always orchestrating many events and lives together for the best possible outcome. Instead of growing weary in the wait, I had to press into His presence and stand firm on His word. Just like David, who remained faithful despite obstacles, I had to shift my focus from when God would fulfill His promises to Who He is and that is the God who never fails.

If you’re in a season of waiting or wondering if God will come through, here are some ways to stay encouraged:

• Remain Faithful – Keep pursuing God, even when the answers aren’t immediate. Stay committed in prayer, worship, and obedience, knowing He is at work behind the scenes.
• Remember His Promises – Write down scriptures that remind you of God’s faithfulness. Reflect on times in the past when He has provided, guided, or opened doors.
• Rest in His Presence – Psalm 132 reminds us that God desires to dwell with us. Instead of striving, find peace in resting with Him. His presence brings clarity, comfort, and renewed strength.
• Expect God to Move – God’s promises don’t have an expiration date. Even if things aren’t happening as quickly as you’d like, trust that He is working all things together for good.

Take a moment today to surrender your waiting season to God. Instead of focusing on what hasn’t happened yet, thank Him in advance for what He is doing. Spend time in worship, reminding yourself of His faithfulness. Write down one area where you’re believing for God’s promises and choose to trust Him with it today.

Just like David remained faithful, knowing that God had chosen Zion as His dwelling place, we can hold onto the truth that God is working in our lives. Believe that He knows what He is doing, His plans are good, and His promises will come to pass. Let’s keep trusting, keep believing, and keep resting in His presence because He is faithful!

Today I want to encourage you that no matter where you are in your journey, whether you’re waiting on a promise, holding on through uncertainty, or feeling weary, know that God sees you, He is with you, and He is faithful. His plans for you are greater than you can imagine, and His timing is never late.

Today, choose to rest in His presence, trust in His promises, and walk in the confidence that He is working all things together for your good because you love Him and have committed every area of your life to Him. What He has spoken over your life will come to pass! Keep believing, keep seeking, and keep your heart anchored in His love.

God is not finished with your story, in fact, He’s just getting started!

Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 132

1 Lord, remember David and all his afflictions;

2 How he swore to the Lord, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

3 “Surely, I will not go into the chamber of my house, or go up to the comfort of my bed;

4 I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,

5 Until I find a place for the Lord, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

6 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; We found it in the fields of the woods.

7 Let us go into His tabernacle; Let us worship at His footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.

9 Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.

10 For Your servant David’s sake, do not turn away the face of Your Anointed.

11 The Lord has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: “I will set upon your throne the fruit of your body.

12 If your sons will keep My covenant and My testimony which I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place:

14 “This is My resting place forever; Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

15 I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

17 There I will make the horn of David grow; I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.

18 His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon Himself His crown shall flourish.