The question “why are you insecure?” rose up in my soul when I read Psalm 48.
It felt different than “why are you scared?” which comes with a sting of shame that said, “you’re chicken!”
God was saying to me in my spirit, “why be insecure? Look at all I have done to keep you safe!”
Walk around Zion, go around her,
number her towers,
consider well her ramparts,
go around her citadels,
that you may tell the next generation
that this is our God,
our God forever and ever.
He will guide us forever.
Psalm 48:12-14
Mount Zion, the location of the temple in Jerusalem, was the place where God made known his presence among his people. Psalm 48 calls it the city of our God. That is astonishing when you think about it, but it is God’s presence there that keeps the city safe.
For Christians, we know the expression of God’s presence is in Jesus Christ. It is the covering of Christ’s blood, which was poured out on Zion, that we are safe in God forever.
This is theological truth, but is theology any help when you are feeling insecure, shaking in your boots or up to your eyeballs in fear?
Experience The Saftey You Have in Christ
In Psalm 48, I get the sense that God is saying take a walk around the fortress. Look at how chunky the walls are! We are on a mountain and have an advantage. Check this mountain fastness!
Look at all that I have done to keep you safe from harm and spiritually safe.
See all the people I have brought into your life to ensure that you are emotionally safe.
We are being encouraged to have this experience as a reminder that we are safe and secure in God’s love and goodness.
We are safe because Christ took that blows for us. He shielded us from the bombs of sin and death.
The walls may not be physical, but we live in a spiritual fortress. Christ made it, so we don’t need the walls anymore. Perfect love drives out fear.
Remind Yourself That You are Safe
We all need to be re-minded of this. Take some time to either experience or acknowledge what Christ has done to keep you from harm. Who has he brought into your life that makes you feel safe?
Acting as if you had all you need and are safe, what action would you take?
This is not permission to be unfaithful and act as you please!
Let this truth sink in a lead to worship for the mighty fortress that is our God!
Closing Meditation
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14