I’ve been reading a great book this week called, “The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey” by Rinker Buck. My interest came when my husband told me about how sure- footed and intelligent mules are. The author retraces this famous pioneer route using a covered wagon drawn by mules.

I realize in many ways I’m like a mule. Certainly, their stubbornness is what allowed me this comparison but their skittish nature is what made it fully believable. Lol 🤣

On the other hand, the good qualities seem to be what God is developing and proving as evidences in my life. Will I be able to “finish” the journey well using a surefooted approach? It certainly is my heartfelt prayer.

Just as this Psalm teaches that our solid confidence can only come from the LORD, we are also assured of His protection and promise of eternal life.

I like to visualize a giant hug surrounding me as I trust the abiding favor of God’s love through Christ Jesus my LORD. Moreover, if Zion represents the New Jerusalem, then I can remain unmoved by wickedness or worldly wisdom. #Godstempleisinheavenlyplaces

Today, do not harden your heart but understand God’s intention for those who believe*. -Teresa

Psalm 125:1-3 (ESV)

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
    which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
² As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so the Lord surrounds his people,
    from this time forth and forevermore.
³ For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
    on the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous stretch out
    their hands to do wrong.

*Read Derek Kidner’s commentary on Psalm 125 for comparison of Mount Zion to “its living counterpart the church” and its encircling hills to God. (p. 438)