Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalm 48:12-14 (New Living Translation)

12 Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem.
Walk around and count the many towers.
13 Take note of the fortified walls,
and tour all the citadels,
that you may describe them
to future generations.
14 For that is what God is like.
He is our God forever and ever,
and he will guide us until we die.

There are places in scriptures where God attempts to have man understand something about Himself. Here is one such place. God tells man to tour Jerusalem—a city built to God’s instructions. See the tall towers and strong walls. These provide better vision and welcome security.

Those are small aspects of God. He can see time from end to end. He is secure and unfailing.

I want to be with God. I want to be with One who has that perspective and that security. Some people say that God is hateful and petty, punishing me whenever it amuses Him. That is not the God described here.