Psalm 125:1 (NIV) A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. This is one of several songs (Psalm 120-134) used by Jewish pilgrims to Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 16:16). Mount Zion was a fortress captured by David which became his capital and the city of Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Kings 8:1). The psalmist is expressing the idea that those who maintain faith in God cannot be “moved” against their will to commit sin. This would correspond to the New Testament teaching that the Lord never puts His people in a position where they must sin—there is always a moral option (1 Corinthians 10:13).
A parallel interpretation relates to Israel’s frequent domination by enemy empires. God preserved the people during conquest and exile (2 Chronicles 36:17-21; Ezra 3:1). Yet they were often under the control of foreign powers such as Greece and Rome (Matthew 22:17; Luke 3:1). This meant constant pressure to conform to pagan customs and beliefs. It also involved oppression on God’s people (Deuteronomy 10:15). With God’s protection, however, Israel would endure.
Christians, the true Israel, are secure and strong when our lives are built on Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 3:11; 1 Peter 2:4-8). We may tremble under stress, but the Rock will never tremble under us. Jesus keeps His people as secure as any mountain (John 10:28) regardless of who wields the political power. Our God is sovereign and reigns in the hearts of His people. Our kingdom is unshakable (Hebrews 12:28). Our king is Jesus. He didn’t win any human election. He lived a perfect life and conquered death and He has all authority, glory and sovereign power (Matthew 18:18). All nations and peoples of every language worship Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed (Daniel 7:14).
This Sunday we will conclude our study of the prophet Micah by finishing our look at chapters 6-7. Micah, inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16) and guided by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) will show us how we are to live during dark days and difficult times. The Sermon will come from 2 Kings 21-23 and help show us what God’s people should do when living in a culture that has fallen so far from God that judgment is eminent?