It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Tell the Next Generation, a Reflection on Psalm 48

This week's reading from 2 Samuel recounts the establishment of Jerusalem as the tribes of the north and of the south were united under King David. David became greater and greater because God was with him.


Psalm 48, chosen as the response to this passage, begins with a call to praise the Lord. To praise the Lord who resides in this city on top of his holy mountain. This mountain, Mount Zion is beautiful to look at and is beneficial as a place of protection. Just looking at it scares enemy kings. 


What scares the powerful now? Where do they, or the rest of us, become aware of the presence of God? 


Mount Zion, as a mountain, is visible, permanent, and defensible from enemy onslaught. So is the steadfast love of God.


I'm looking at verses 8 and 9. They knew about Mount Zion and the love of the Lord residing there  because somebody had bothered to tell them. How did we find out? Have we told anybody else? Read verses 12-14.

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