Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever.
--Psalm 125:1-2 (NKJV)
From the daily Bible reading on July 30, 2013 of Psalm 125; Luke 8:1-21; 2 Chronicles 26-28.
The 125th Psalm presents us with a song of trust, and specifically the merits of trusting in the Lord. In it the psalmist equates the stability God provides believers with the immovable Mount Zion and their security with that of Jerusalem itself, both holy and dear to God. He goes on to encourage the people by reminding them that domination by foreign powers is and has always been temporary, and that God would not put more on them than they could endure. He then asks the Lord to bless those who remain righteous and upright, and closes with the warning that the wicked will be judged harshly. And as a benediction he wishes peace over all Israel.
Our psalmist frames his song with beautiful imagery, painting a picture in our mind of believers standing tall and strong, protected by the Lord of all creation. All we need do is trust in the Lord and He will surround us just like the mountains surrounded Jerusalem, offering an impenetrable shield. When we are true in our belief, our faith will be able to withstand any assault from the great tempter, Satan. We can stand firm in our faith, nothing can move us, just like the very mountain of God. Our Lord encompasses us with His love, which abides forever.
The psalmist probably didn't know it, but he was describing our relationship with Jesus. Once we have accepted and received Him as our Lord and Master, He will strengthen us to face any circumstance we may find ourselves in. Like a mighty mountain, no temptation or lure will move us away from God because Jesus is the very rock that forms our foundation, the basis of our entire being. When the storms of life rage, we will hold our ground. When the world batters us, we will not be moved but will abide forever, steadfastly and securely rooted in our Lord's love. God's protective hands surround us, Jesus' love engulfs us, and the Holy Spirit fills us to overflowing. We are His, from this time forth, and forever. Amen.
O Lord Jesus, our faith in You gives us a power others may only dream of. Through Your strength, we can stand as firm and secure in life and in our belief, safe from the constant attacks of the world and of Satan. Your love surrounds us with a protective barrier that no force can break down. Because of You, we can live forever in God's house. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for blessing us. In Your glorious name, dear Jesus we pray. Amen.
Our psalmist frames his song with beautiful imagery, painting a picture in our mind of believers standing tall and strong, protected by the Lord of all creation. All we need do is trust in the Lord and He will surround us just like the mountains surrounded Jerusalem, offering an impenetrable shield. When we are true in our belief, our faith will be able to withstand any assault from the great tempter, Satan. We can stand firm in our faith, nothing can move us, just like the very mountain of God. Our Lord encompasses us with His love, which abides forever.
The psalmist probably didn't know it, but he was describing our relationship with Jesus. Once we have accepted and received Him as our Lord and Master, He will strengthen us to face any circumstance we may find ourselves in. Like a mighty mountain, no temptation or lure will move us away from God because Jesus is the very rock that forms our foundation, the basis of our entire being. When the storms of life rage, we will hold our ground. When the world batters us, we will not be moved but will abide forever, steadfastly and securely rooted in our Lord's love. God's protective hands surround us, Jesus' love engulfs us, and the Holy Spirit fills us to overflowing. We are His, from this time forth, and forever. Amen.
O Lord Jesus, our faith in You gives us a power others may only dream of. Through Your strength, we can stand as firm and secure in life and in our belief, safe from the constant attacks of the world and of Satan. Your love surrounds us with a protective barrier that no force can break down. Because of You, we can live forever in God's house. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for blessing us. In Your glorious name, dear Jesus we pray. Amen.
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