A Song of Ascents. Of David.
v.1-2 The joy of the pilgrim’s ascent to Jerusalem. “Now at last our feet stand within your gates.” The long journey is over and the excitement that precipitated the journey returns.
v.3-5 At Jerusalem the people were to give thanks to the Lord.
v.6-9 David calls on the people to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
We should worship God in the company of other believers and in public. It should be our greatest joy to be called upon to worship God. When we are together, we should give thanks and pray for peace.