Psalm 48 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 48.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/48/1/s_526001

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 (vs. 1-2).  It is:

·      God’s holy mountain and beautiful in elevation.

·      the joy of the whole earth and the city of the great King.

Observe how the kings of the earth responded to Zion (vs. 5-6) .  They:

·      were amazed and terrified.

·      fled in alarm.

·      were seized with panic and anguish.

Observe how the people of God responded (vs. 8-10, 13).  They:

·      know God will establish His city forever.

·      think about the LORD’s lovingkindness.

·      know God’s right hand is full of righteousness.

·      consider the LORD and His city, so they can tell it to the next generation.

If you are a Christian, then “you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem ...” (Hebrews 12:22). 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~”

The Watchman on the Wall 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell