An immovable Faith

 Read Psalm 125.

Walking up the mount to Jerusalem, the singer compared the geography of Israel to a few spiritual truths.

1. Like Mount Zion, trust in the LORD provides stability to life. (v.1)
People change, cultures change, but "...I the LORD do not change..." (Malachi 3:6).  The eternal God of heaven is trustworthy at all times and in all places.  Therefore, those who have placed their eternal trust in the LORD possess a faith that is unmoved by the circumstances around them.  They stand upon the unchanging promises of God.  His word will not change.  What He says He will do.

2. Like the surrounding mountains, so the LORD provides security for life. (v.2)
Protecting the perimeter is a vital part of any defense.  More extensive than a wall, stronger than any army, God Himself stands between us and the enemy of our soul.  Satan understands this truth.  Concerning Job, the enemy said, "Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side?" (Job 1:10a) 

3. Like the land of promise, so the LORD provides surety for life. (v.3)
When God makes a promise, it is guaranteed.  "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance..." (Ephesians 1:13-14a)  Gratefully, those eternal promises and our eternal life do not change even when we fail.

The psalmist was quick to add that not everyone experiences God's protection.  There are eternal consequences for those who do not place their trust in Him.

"More secure is no one ever than the loved ones of the Savior."
"Little flock, to joy then yield thee!  Jacob's God will ever shield thee;
Rest secure with this Defender, At His will all foes surrender."
-"Security" Lina Sandell