Security in Trust
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.” Psalm 125:1 NLT
After we see God’s people experiencing relentless “contempt” (Psalm 123) and then see the Lord bring deliverance (Psalm 124) we now see the affirmation of the security that is found in trusting in the Lord. (Psalm 125)
Mountains stand for permanence. Mountain Zion of all the mountain around Jerusalem held special significance. It was the site of God’s Temple. It represented the place Abraham went to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice in complete trust in God. It was the place we associate with the giving of the law to Moses. It was the place where David bought a threshing floor to offer a sacrifice in worship to God who had stopped by plague that was killing God’s people. For all these reasons and more, Mountain Zion holds a place of special significance to God’s people.
This psalm reminds us that just as this mountain has been a reminder of God’s faithfulness over the eons, so those who trust in the Lord can rest secure in the Lord’s protection and provision. There may be attacks; there may be times of being held in contempt and persecuted. But when the dust settles they will shine like stars, even in the midst of a “perverse generation.” (Philippians 2:15)
An awareness of the presence of the Lord facilitates our trust in Him. The psalmist declares, “Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.” (Psalm 125:2 NLT) The scriptures constantly affirm and remind us of the Lord’s presence. He is the God who is with His people. The prophet declared God’s message, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2 NIV)
Our fellowship with the Lord promotes our trust in the Lord. The psalmist’s petition is “O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you.” (Psalm 125:4 NLT) When we align our heart with the Lord, it gives a confidence that comes from fellowship with Him. John the Apostle wrote, “…our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.” (1 John 1:3 NIV) That fellowship with the Lord allowed John and the other apostles to face much, suffer much and to still maintain their steadfast “mountain size” trust in the Lord.
As we journey with the Lord, our trust in Him, will serve as an anchor and a source of encouragement regardless of the obstacles and challenges that we encounter along the way.
Prayer for today… Lord, remind us that our greatest source of stability in life comes from trusting in You. Our security is not in our own strength or resources or abilities. Thank You for the assurance that our trust in You allows us to emerge victorious and to stand tall as we come to the end of our journey.