Day 15 – Psalm 48
This Psalm along with psalm 46 and 47 are a celebration written after God delivered Jerusalem from attack. This can be seen throughout the psalm it is not known who wrote these psalms, but as with psalm 42, they were for the sons of Korah to sing.
Worship is worth-ship, it is about showing someone the worth they are due and praise means ‘to boast of’.
The psalmist starts with great praise, “the Lord is great, and most worthy of praise.” God is the only one truly worthy of boasting about!
The City of God mentioned here (v1) is speaking about Jerusalem, and the Holy mountain is mount Zion where the temple was built. It is also a picture of God’s people, His kingdom, His Holy church.
The psalmist goes on to speak of how glorious this city is, it is beautiful and the joy of the whole earth. (v2)
How is the city made secure? God is in her citadels (military defences) He is her fortress. God protected the city from the attack, (v3) in the same way He protects His people today.
Verses 4-7 speak of how multiple kings joined forces to attack but were terrified when they saw the city and fled and where destroyed. It was the glory of the city that caused God’s enemies to fear.
The psalmist continues in praise from verse 8 to the end, making sure that everyone knows why the battle was won. “God makes her secure forever” this was God’s victory.
We are to worship God as we meditate on his love. (v9)
In verse 12-13 the psalmist speaks of the greatness of the city, that they should pass down the stories to the generations. This is a great picture of how we as Christians can look around at all that God has done in our lives, and impart that to the next generation of believers, let our ceiling be there floor. Let them hear of God’s great victories in our lives, this is our spiritual legacy.
Psalms 48:14
“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.”
Think it over / Meditate on
Do you worship God above all else? Does He take a priority in your life?
Does your life reflect God’s glory and cause the enemy to flee? (See James 4:7-8)
Today spend time meditating on God’s love (v9) remind yourself of the times he has shown love to you and the victories you have won in His name.
Ben
Ben Parsons, Lead Pastor - Sutton Central location