Psalm 123:2

The Passion Translation

The way I love you is like the way a servant wants to please his master, the way a maid waits for the orders of her mistress. We look to you, our God, with passionate longing to please you and discover more of your mercy and grace.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

Eventually, the man said to him, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob refused. “No! Not until you bless me!”

Genesis 49:18

“I wait in hope for your salvation, O  Yahweh!

Psalm 119:82

I’m consumed with longings for your promises, so I ask, “When will they all come true?”

Psalm 25:15

Rescue me, Yahweh, for you free my feet from every trap.

Luke 18:1

One day Jesus taught the apostles to keep praying and never stop or lose hope. He shared with them this illustration:

Joshua 10:6

The Gibeonites sent out a call for help to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal: “Don’t abandon us, for we are your servants! Come quickly and save us! Help us, for the Amorite kings of the hill country have surrounded us!”

Joshua 9:23

Therefore, we will spare your lives, but you will live under a curse, and you will be condemned to perpetual servitude. You will serve the house of my God by cutting wood and carrying water for us.”

Joshua 9:27

That day, he made them woodcutters and water carriers to serve the community of Israel for the altar of Yahweh at his divinely chosen place. And that is what they do to this day.