Psalms 132:7
We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132:7
“We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.” This verse expresses communal resolve to worship in God’s dwelling and a posture of reverent worship (“at his footstool” evokes proximity and humility before the divine throne). In ancient Israel, the tabernacle (and later the temple) was the locus of divine presence and national identity. This line signals a collective decision to move toward God in worship—both physically approaching the sanctuary and spiritually submitting to God’s authority. It also echoes the longing from earlier verses to establish a rightful place for worship in which the community’s life is oriented toward God.
Worship as a communal act, anchored in the desire to be in God’s presence, is central to the Psalter’s theology. The phrase “footstool” evokes kingship and reverence, recognizing God as sovereign, enthroned above creation. The verse thus affirms that worship is not merely personal piety but a corporate response to God’s majesty and mercy. It anticipates the ongoing ecclesial reality where churches become communities of worship and prayer.
- Convene a regular worship gathering—song, Scripture, and prayer—as a community, to align hearts toward God.
- Practice humble, reverent worship: posture, silence, and openness to God’s voice.
- Create a rhythm of weekly or monthly communal worship that shapes life decisions and priorities.
Cross-References: Psalm 95:6; Hebrews 12:28–29; Revelation 4:9–11; Isaiah 6:3