Psalm 48

`1 Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise,
in the city of our God, his holy mountain.

2 It is beautiful in its loftiness,
the joy of the whole earth.
Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion,
the city of the Great King.

3 God is in her citadels;
he has shown himself to be her fortress.

4 When the kings joined forces,
when they advanced together,

5 they saw her and were astounded;
they fled in terror.

6 Trembling seized them there,
pain like that of a woman in labor.

7 You destroyed them like ships of Tarshish
shattered by an east wind.

8 As we have heard,
so have we seen
in the city of the LORD Almighty,
in the city of our God:
God makes her secure forever.
Selah

9 Within your temple, O God,
we meditate on your unfailing love.

10 Like your name, O God,
your praise reaches to the ends of the earth;
your right hand is filled with righteousness.

11 Mount Zion rejoices,
the villages of Judah are glad
because of your judgments.

12 Walk about Zion, go around her,
count her towers,

13 consider well her ramparts,
view her citadels,
that you may tell of them to the next generation.

14 For this God is our God for ever and ever;
he will be our guide even to the end.

Psalm 48 describes to us the City of God. Mount Zion, mentioned a few times as well, seems to be referring to the same thing.


It is a place where God is enthroned as the Great King. He protects them from harm. He protects them from people with ill-intents. Every day and night, the people in this city meditate and remember His unfailing love. They enjoy life in the city.

Does the above paragraph speak of our souls?

I felt that we Christians should be the Cities of God. Each of us carry the presence of the Lord with us. If we enthrone Him as the King of our lives, we will have the blessings and characteristics described by the psalmist. Others will know that God is real.

Finally, verse 13 reminds us to actively share His love with others. We're not to be passive but proactive in sharing the gospels, so that the next generation will know Him.


Personally, I think that some of my colleagues and students found me different from others. Most of their opinions seems to be positive. But I'm really not sure if they can see Christ in me. Perhaps I need to interact with them at a deeper level to find out.


Things to ponder
1. How bright are you shining for Jesus when you attend school? Rate yourself 1 to 10.
2. What are two areas that stop you from shining for Jesus in school?
3. How can you overcome these obstacles?
4. Pray and commit to the Lord. Praise Him and enthrone Him in your heart.

Click here for Pastor YC's reflection on Psalm 48