+DEV+ Surrounded

Date: October 25, 2009 9:32 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Surrounded

Surrounded

“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people.” (Psalm 125:1-2)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 125

A teacher talked about decorating her classroom—not the interior, but the entrance and the hallway that led to her room. “I want it to look like a fortress so that when the teens enter the room they will feel they are absolutely safe. No matter what they are dealing with at home or with their peers, I want them to know that they can let down their guard. Our Bible lessons will build them up to face the world outside our room.

In somewhat the same way God’s people felt safe and protected in Jerusalem. The city was surrounded by mountains which the psalm-writer saw as a picture of God’s strong arms reaching out to protect and shelter His own.

We cannot avoid the experiences of life that buffet us. Troubles come to us, as they do to all people of every time and place. We cannot avoid stress and pain. Still we are protected. The Lord, who loves us, has placed us in a protected valley. He surrounds us with His strong love. The storms come, but we are sheltered in His everlasting arms.

Insight: The choice is ours today. We can keep struggling as we confront our problems alone. Or we can rely on the strength we receive from God’s love and protection.

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