Psalm 48: The Presence and Protection of Zion

God is great! He is to be praised greatly for many reasons; one reason is that He keeps his people safe from the enemies that would destroy life. It is the Presence of God that protects. His presence on earth is in the Tabernable, then in the Temple, then in Jesus of Nazareth, then in the Church of God’s believers as they gather together in Jesus’ name, and so also within the physical body of each individual Christian.

The Temple of God is within the Mt. Zion fortress complex in Jerusalem, thus, the City of God. It is pictured as impregnable to enemy attack; even more, Zion strikes fear and  trembling into the enemy so that he flees. This painful scare is like a woman in labor and like an ocean-going ship broken by a strong wind.

Sin, Death and the Devil will attack the Jesus believer, so he “goes to church,” finds refuge in the Word, seeks the Lord in prayer, and praises the name of Jesus. He enters into “heaven on earth” and there experiences protection, safety, comfort, and the spiritual force to frighten away Sin and Evil. This great God is forever, an ever available guide. Praise the Lord!