Psalm 48 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 48.

Meditate on verse 1.

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised,

in the city of our God, His holy mountain.

Observe Mount Zion as described in Psalm 48.  It is:

            *God’s holy mountain (v. 1)

*Beautiful in elevation (v. 2)

*The joy of the whole earth (v. 2)

*The city of the great King (v. 2)

Observe how the kings of the earth responded to Zion.  They:

            *Were amazed and terrified (v. 5)

            *Fled in alarm (v. 5)

            *Were seized with panic and anguish (v. 6)

Observe how the people of God responded to Him and His city.  They:

            *Know God will establish His city forever (v. 8)

            *Think about the LORD’s lovingkindness in the midst of His temple (v. 9)

            *Know God’s right hand is full of righteousness (v. 10)

*Consider the LORD and His city, so they can tell it to the next generation (v.13)

If you are in Christ Jesus, then “you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem…”(Hebrews 12:22).  And, you can pray Psalm 48:3, 8b-10, and 14 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God, make Yourself known as a stronghold to _______ and me.

God, establish us forever. 

Let us think on Your lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Your temple. 

As is Your name, O God, so is Your praise to the ends of the earth;

Your right hand is full of righteousness.

 For such are You, God.  You are our God forever and ever.

 Guide us until death. 

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”