Psalm 125

Psalm 125 was alleged to be written during a time where the people of God were under the oppression of wicked leadership.

Taking reference to verses 1 and 2 ("Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures for ever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and for evermore."), I searched the Internet for the ancient map of Jerusalem and discovered that the City of David was built on Mount Zion. The whole ancient city was also surrounded by mountains, which acted as natural line of defence for the city. It conjures a sense of security (spiritual protection) for the people of God, that God's protection is like the surrounding mountains for Jerusalem, shielding us from our enemies. Those who trust in the Lord can also stand secured on the grounds of Mount Zion where it symbolises the spiritual stronghold of the Almighty God.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for being my protector. I can stand tall in bad times by putting my trust in You and knowing that You will do good to those who are righteous. Search my heart daily so that I will do what is righteous in Your eyes. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.