As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the Lord surrounds his people
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 125:2 (NIV)
I find it fascinating that both of our daughters have lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taylor lived on the YWAM base there for a few months in preparation for a missionary stint in Morocco. Madison moved there to attend a one year program in worship and decided to stay when the year was over. And so, we find ourselves making the 11 hour trek to visit “the Springs” which sits nestled a the feet of the Rocky Mountains.
I once asked Madison what she liked about living in Colorado Springs. “I sit in class and look out the window at Pike’s Peak,” she replied. Enough said. If it’s mountain views you wish to see every day, then Iowa is definitely not going to do it for you.
I thought of Maddy Kate this morning as I read the above lyric from today’s psalm. Having spent a little bit of time in Colorado visiting, I do understand the sense of wonder instilled in a person when your visual landscape is surrounded by the majesty of the mountains. What a word picture for the spiritual reality of being surrounded by God’s majestic strength and security.
Today, I’m thinking about security that has nothing to do with alarms, firearms, dead bolts, or financial reserves. There is a spiritual security that stands as quiet a sentinel as the mountains. Sometimes, it’s good to be surrounded.
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they will not be defeated but will endure forever.
What a security this is during uncertain times. In a season of change with kids, jobs, church and a full plate, this is what I needed this morning.
This is a great picture for me this morning. I need to hear that the Lord protects us! Thank you for this! I need to surround myself with truth this morning!
You’re welcome, Jen. Wendy filled me in on the latest last night. You and the family are certainly in our thoughts/prayers. Feel surrounded.