THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 48
“In the city of our God: God makes her secure forever.” (Psalm 48:8)
What made David great when he stood before Goliath?
What made Jesus great when He was attacked by Satan?
What makes me great in the face of life’s challenges and struggles?
Not me, but God in/with/for me — this is what makes us great!
This song celebrates the greatness of Jerusalem, Israel’s capitol.
But her greatness then, and now, depends on her relationship to God.
The same is true for us, and for every ruler and nation.
Apart from God, we are weak, helpless, finite, doomed.
But we do not need to be apart from God; He desires to stand with us!
When our lives revolve around God, we find joy, peace and hope to energize us.
Just as the city inspired the psalmist, my life can do the same when I cling to God.
God is over me, with me and in me, God is working through me… this is amazing!!!
As I reflect on this, calmness and strength stir within me, and show through me.
As a Jesus follower, may others see in me how He is my strength forever and ever!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, You are great, and I am weak without You. But in/with You, I have a strength and joy beyond what I could find myself. May others be drawn to Your strength seen in me.