Lessons from the mountains (2)

“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever” (Psalm 125:2). Sometimes the mountains are ominous and fill us with fear because of the unknown, or because they are so great and we are so small. But God also uses mountains as a picture of the refuge and comfort that He provides for His people. Jerusalem was placed on top of Mount Zion and was ultimately a picture of heaven. Jerusalem was also where God’s people gathered to...