[Wednesday's Devotional] - Mountains

Mountains generally get a good press in the Bible: the 'law' was given on a mountain, Elijah had some amazing mountain top experiences, Jesus was transfigured on a mountain and I'm sure you could think of many more examples.

The mountain verses I'd like to point you to come in Psalm 125

'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 both now and forevermore'. Psalm 125: 1-2 [NIV]

So those who trust are like a solid, immovable mountain and the one they are trusting in 'the Lord' is as secure as being surrounded by an entire mountain range.

Have you ever climbed a mountain? Stop for a moment and bring to mind any memory you have of being on top of a mountain. Do you remember the sense of perspective it gave you? Could you see the lie of the land? Did you notice how you had an all-round view?

Father, when we are afraid, help us to trust in you and remind us that when we trust you put us in a secure place and you surround us with your strength and protection.

Sheila Bridge