Prayer Focus-Peace of Jerusalem

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

It’s found in Psalm 122:6-“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure.”

Jerusalem is described in the Bible as the holy city. It’s meaning is “City of Peace.” So, when we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we are praying for its meaning to become its reality. Jesus wept over Jerusalem when He appeared to its people, saying “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace-but now it is hidden from your eyes.”

But a day is coming when according to Zechariah 12:10, the LORD “will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication.” Their eyes will be opened to the One who was pierced for our transgressions.

Praying for the peace of Jerusalem is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com