Psalm 48:14

Psalm 48:14

Our God for ever and ever

And so this delightful Psalm ends on a note of affirmation, “For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end.” This is a heart cry, and it wouldn’t hurt if we all shouted it out when we meet together in our congregations. It is a shout of triumph, of certainty, of hope and of faith. The God who has been described in previous verses in the Psalm, who dwells on Mount Zion, the Holy Mountain, He is our God. In saying these words, we make Him personal, we compare Him with all other gods and we are proud to proclaim that this supreme being is ours, and He will be forever and ever. All other nations can have their gods and worship them, but they are nothing compared to Jehovah, to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Whatever happens in the future, He will be there for His people, He will never fail us and He will be our Shepherd King to the very end.

Presumably “the end” signifies death? But we know, unlike the Sons of Korah, that “the end” is just the beginning and that our God reigns beyond death. Death was overcome by the resurrection of Christ and so we have the assurance of knowing that there is no end! Having said that, it is reassuring to know that every minute of our time in this body, on this earth, is guided by Him and He will never fail us or forsake us. 

So, as you come to the end Psalm 48, lift up your eyes to the heavenly Mount Zion, sing out the praises of your God and King. Rest in His promises and His tender care. Be aware of how well protected and loved you are, for “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.”

 

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