Psalms of Ascent Part 15

Psalm 134:1 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
Psalm 134:3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

This Psalm is a fitting close to the Psalms of Ascent. Our journey consists of making our way up to the sanctuary of the Lord. Going to His very dwelling place and abiding there, not just visiting.
What are those who dwell in the sanctuary of the Lord (who are there at all hours) encouraged to do? Bless the Lord! It is always appropriate to bless the Lord. From the very start of our Christian walk we have more than enough reason to bless the Lord For His mercy, His grace and His sacrifice. As we walk on with Him we only gain more reasons to bless Him.
When our earthly journey is complete and we join the throngs of heaven we will still be blessing the Lord. Even more amazingly, as we bless the Lord, the God of all creation, He acknowledges it and returns a blessing upon us. Think of it, the God of the whole universe humbles Himself to notice your blessing of Him, and responds. God’s utter humility is shown fully in His allowing Himself to be moved by the prayers and blessings of His own creatures. It is somewhat like an elephant taking notice of and responding to an ant.
This Psalm gives us an eternal picture, because long after the stars have vanished and the sun has faded and the moon dissolved, we will still be blessing the Lord and be receiving of His infinite goodness in return. Praise the Lord!