As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore. --Psalm 125:2
What a beautiful image for us to consider this day. God surrounds us, God's people. We may be in the valley; we may be on our way up (or down) the mountainside; we may be at a peak. Wherever we are, God is there. Protecting us. Yes, the rains still fall and the winds still blow. Nature still experiences drought or frost or flood, but God's presence (like a mountain) lessens it. Provides shelter. Gives us a solid foundation.
And not just when we are good or deserve it. But from this time forth and forevermore. As we delve into the Advent season---a season of preparing ourselves for Jesus to be born in us----let us remember what the Incarnation declares: God is born into humanity. God dwells within God's people---no separation and no obstacles. God desires to be intimately connected to, and known by, us. Let us trust in this Truth today.
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