Psalm 125:1-2, “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 forevermore.”
Have you had someone in your life who was a strong example of having their faith firmly planted in the Lord, despite obstacles? I can think of a few that God has blessed me with that I look up to. We all go through various seasons in life. The theme of Psalm 125 is God is our protector. Do you realize that when you read God’s Word in the morning, it is preparing you for your circumstances in the day ahead? God’s counsel, found in His Word, will give direction, wisdom, and a shield of protection that we need first to employ and respond to. Our trust must first be placed in the LORD over anything or anyone else as Psalm 46:1 states, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
“It is a good thing to understand much, and to trust in the Lord with growing knowledge, but, dear soul, if you do not know much, yet if you are trusting in the Lord, you shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed.” Spurgeon. I have needed to be reminded of that this week as I felt my intelligence and capability with something was extremely lacking and incomplete in an assignment that has a due date of May 15th.
Mount Zion was a prominent hill upon which Jerusalem was established and protected. Psalm 121:1 declares, “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 125:1 promises the same security to us as believers. When we put our trust in the LORD, we have His protection and love 24-7. We will be like a mountain, surrounded by His presence. Nothing passes through unless it first passes through our LORD and Savior. God is our refuge and shield.
Putting all your trust in the LORD brings about consistency of character. In Psalm 125:4, the psalmist intercedes for his people when he says, “Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.” Then in Proverbs 2:7, we are taught: “He holds victory for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.” When your faith and trust in God is real and genuine, and you call out for His insight and understanding, you will be governed by high integrity and upright conduct outwardly and will reflect Christ, who lives within your heart and soul. That is one way that God protects you as you understand the fear of the LORD (Proverbs 2:5).
Think about the result of trusting God to see you through, even when you cannot, and things look impossible. Jehovah Jireh, God will provide, because He loves you. Have you asked Him? Someday it will be all clear as we do not yet see or understand everything. Trust in Him. You have a relationship with Him that endures forever and a secure position in Christ as Psalm 125 declares this great message of hope. Remember whose you are as 1 John 2:20a states, “But you have been anointed by the Holy One.” So, as you trust the LORD, you will stay steady as a rock and won’t be defeated. Hang on a little longer. Integrity speaks words you may not have to speak yourself. Put your name in Hebrews 10:35-36, “So do not throw away your confidence, it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Trusting God will then bring about consistency in your character. He’s got this rock solid! Trust in Him.
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