Response To Psalm's 'Song Of Zion'
In this Psalm known as a “Song of Zion,” the faithful in the city of Jerusalem express their relationship with God. The speaker appears to have already experienced a traumatic experience where he practices the act of finding “refuge” in God. Despite the raging life encircled with fear, the speaker is aware of God’s presence within the earth. He places his complete trust in God, knowing He will protect all because He is in control of all. As a chosen nation, united in their confidence in God, this particular Psalm describes how they glorified God by transforming the negativity and evil into faith and refuge. The Psalm is broken up into three paragraphs each separated by the word “Selah,” they focus on a unique aspect of faith in God. In vv.
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The repetition of the word “though” in the first paragraph is used to describe the never-ending fears that naturally occur on earth. While there are many dangers constantly present, these fears diminish due to God’s presence. In the third paragraph, the action verbs “makes, breaks, burns” give tangible evidence of God’s power and control over every situation. Through the direct actions of God, the speaker describes this authoritative God who directly influences conflict and working to restore contentment. However, in vv. 10, this action is abruptly halted and shifted towards praise of God’s almightiness as the speaker claims “I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted on the earth”. In both the second and third paragraph, the phrase “the Lord of hosts is with us” is repeated. The speaker emphasizes through this particular phrase that God, who is God of all, is present and will favor His chosen people and those who honor Him. The phrase “God is our refuge” can also be found in each of the paragraphs, emphasizing the overarching idea of trust in God. With the previous imagery of war and natural disasters, this “refuge” and faith could be seen as a safe-haven against the surrounding activities. Throughout the Psalm, the speaker leads to an overarching theme of “find comfort in faith and trust of God.” By seeking God’s presence within the tumultuous times, the speaker uses these events to glorify
The repetition of the word “though” in the first paragraph is used to describe the never-ending fears that naturally occur on earth. While there are many dangers constantly present, these fears diminish due to God’s presence. In the third paragraph, the action verbs “makes, breaks, burns” give tangible evidence of God’s power and control over every situation. Through the direct actions of God, the speaker describes this authoritative God who directly influences conflict and working to restore contentment. However, in vv. 10, this action is abruptly halted and shifted towards praise of God’s almightiness as the speaker claims “I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted on the earth”. In both the second and third paragraph, the phrase “the Lord of hosts is with us” is repeated. The speaker emphasizes through this particular phrase that God, who is God of all, is present and will favor His chosen people and those who honor Him. The phrase “God is our refuge” can also be found in each of the paragraphs, emphasizing the overarching idea of trust in God. With the previous imagery of war and natural disasters, this “refuge” and faith could be seen as a safe-haven against the surrounding activities. Throughout the Psalm, the speaker leads to an overarching theme of “find comfort in faith and trust of God.” By seeking God’s presence within the tumultuous times, the speaker uses these events to glorify