Monday, June 13, 2016

Psalm 48 - Forever and Ever


June 13, 2016 Monday Message:

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.” Psalms 48:1a NIV

3000 years ago, many people believed that their god visited earth on the highest mountain. In Psalm 48, the Sons of Korah are declaring Zion the highest mountain, and therefore Yahweh the ultimate God. If you love the Lord, you need no other gods. There is no one higher.

Mankind thinks of mountains as beautiful and majestic – awesome creations. God’s people felt that way about Mount Zion. Interestingly, the city of Jerusalem was built on a hill, so that it would be seen as a beautiful city. A high mountain and an all-powerful God repeatedly struck terror in the hearts of Israel’s enemies. God’s unfailing love protected his faithful followers. We are admonished to convey these truths to the next generation.

“God will be our guide until the end.” The Lord will lead us all the days of our lives. But God’s care, protection and love also extend into the next reality. “For this God is our God forever and ever.” Psalms 48:14 Forever and ever means “always,” and if we believe, love and obey God and his Son Jesus, we will be together for all time.

Norton Lawellin

This Sunday, June 19, 2016, Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) welcomes our New Hope guests to the Akina Church, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30am. Pastor Michael Pilla shares a special word – Isaiah and the Prodigal Son.

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