As Grass Upon the Housetops - Psalms 129:6

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said, “Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse six of Psalms the Psalmist added, “let them be as the grass” where we read,

Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withers afore it grows up:

The verse begins, “Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “let them be as the grass” or “allow and permit them, the foes of the Psalmist and Zion, exist as the quickly perishing hay, herb or leeks” “upon the housetops” which means “on the roofs or tops of the houses”. The Psalmist appealed to Jehovah God to allow the adversaries of “Zion” to exist like “grass” that fades away on a roof.

The verse goes on to say, “... which withers afore it grows up:” The Psalmist continued with the words, “which withers” or “that becomes dry, without moisture and dried up” “afore it grows up” which means “before it, the grass, is drawn out, takes off and shoots forth”. The Psalmist added that he wanted the foes of “Zion” to be like “grass” that becomes dried up before it ever shoots forth it's blade.

When we meditate the words in this verse, we learn the fate the Psalmist desired for people who “hate Zion”. He wanted Jehovah God to allow them to become like dried up “grass” on a roof that never shoots forth it's blade. God loves everyone, but when they oppose Him and that which He loves, they come into direct conflict with His ability to provide prosperity and advancement in life. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and contend with those who oppose Him and “Zion” whenever they demonstrate their hatred.

Next time the Psalmist says, “the mower fills not his hand”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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