Growing with the Lord

11/11/26 Psalms 122; 1 Corinthians 9,10,11 Happy Veterans Day These passages operate on different scales—one celebrates corporate pilgrimage, the other navigates the tensions that arise within gathered communities—yet both ultimately address how believers relate to one another in sacred contexts. Psalm 122 expresses joy at joining others in traveling to Jerusalem’s temple, where the tribes gather according to divine decree. The psalm emphasizes corporate worship motivated by delight, inviting others to share in the experience of encountering God. [1] The focus is aspirational and unifying—a vision of God’s people converging in harmony, with the psalmist offering intercessory prayers for the city’s peace and security. First Corinthians 9–11 , by contrast, addresses the messier realities of worship gatherings. Paul renounces his legitimate right to financial support, choosing instead to endure hardship rather than obstruct the gospel’s advance. He then warns against idolatry and se...