Psalm 48:1–2: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain. Beautiful in elevation, The joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
When it says Mount Zion, it means Mount Zion; and when it talks about the city of God in the holy mountain, it refers to Jerusalem. Note the mention of “the sides of the north.” This is an interesting expression. It probably speaks of a way of ascent and descent to this earth. There is a remarkable prophecy in Isaiah which mentions Satan in connection with “the sides of the north”: “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High” (Isa. 14:13–14). The “sides of the north” is apparently the route. Satan actually hoped to overthrow God! This now is the conflict which is the last great battle that will take place on the earth. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy. Psalm 99:3
- Since God is Holy – He is calling you to experience His truth for holy living.
- Since God is Holy – He is calling you to experience His grace for holy living.
- Since God is Holy – He is calling you to experience His Holy Spirit for holy living.
The Holy One will make you whole, then holy.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for being the only holy, beautiful, and great God over all creation. Dear Jesus, please lead me into a more sanctified walk with You, away from all the seduction to sin, and from all the promotion of worldly living.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 42-89) (electronic ed., Vol. 18, p. 41). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
