Ascent: Psalms 133-134 - Ascending in Unity to Endless Blessing

In this teaching, Pastor Gary closes our journey through the Songs of Ascent by looking at the final two psalms the ancient pilgrims sang as they entered Jerusalem. Psalm 133 celebrates the beauty of unity—brothers and sisters walking the same path toward God. Unity isn’t easy, but it grows when we see each other as God’s anointed people, and when the Holy Spirit softens our hearts through pouring out new life. Where unity exists, God commands blessing.

Psalm 134 is the pilgrims’ final response: “Bless the Lord.” Having arrived at the temple, they lift their hands in worship. We do the same today—praising God for saving us, sustaining us, and leading us on. The Songs of Ascent begin with “Woe is me” and end with “Bless the Lord.” That is the path of every Christian pilgrim: from struggle to worship, from journey to joy!