Psalm 125:1-2 - Those
who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the
mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds
his people both now and forevermore.
This anonymous Psalm is accredited to Hezekiah by some
scholars. But no matter who wrote it…it
reminds us of one of God’s great promises….if we trust in God. A deep faith and trust in God provides a
constant strength. He surrounds us like
the mountains that surrounded Jerusalem….and provides protection and love as
long as we remain in him.
My mind thought of the old western movies…where the settlers
were being attacked by savage Indians.
They would drive their covered wagons in a protective circle…and fight
from within the shelter they provided. The
circle surrounded them…and gave them a bit more confidence to not give up in
such a hopeless situation.
We live in a time where new fads and fashions lure us constantly
away from a full focus on God. Gadgets
and technology can be a good thing…if used in moderation…if used to help us
strengthen our walk with God. But if we let
satan trick us into placing our trust in
these things…they replace our trust in God with a false trust in material
things.
If I place my trust in God…and let it surround me every day…he
can help me want what he wants. He can help me use the great tools he allows
our minds to invent to better the world…and lead more people to know about his
great love.
Father….thank you for reminding me that you are my strength…only
if my trust remains fully in you.
Forgive me for the times I have let the world’s newest gadget trick me
into thinking that I don’t need to trust you as much. Help me to keep my mind completely surrounded
by your love….by constant prayer…and study of the great Bible. Help me to spend more time with you…and let
go of the things that do not help me love you more deeply. Amen.
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