Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ps. 125: Ascent for Protection

Psalm 125:2 "As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore."

I never saw Mount Zion, the natural barrier protecting Jerusalem, as an object lesson for the way God protects those he loves. But here it is in the 125th Psalm, revealing that to me. Because of this mountain, Jerusalem will not be shaken. But if the mountain moves, Jerusalem is vulnerable.

God is trusted to protect Israel, and as was promised in Genesis 12, God will bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel.

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