Psalm 48:1a:
1a GREAT IS the LORD, and highly to be praised in the city of our God!
Verse 8 says:
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
The city of our God referred to here is Jerusalem! This is a special city to the One, True. Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible! No matter how hard they might try, Muslims have NO real claim to the city of Jerusalem! The God of the Bible claimed it for Himself LONG before Muhammad ever arrived on the scene! He didn't show up with all of his so-called "revelations" until around 600 AD. Jerusalem is the city of OUR God, and His name is NOT Allah! Here are some pictures of beautiful Jerusalem, the city of OUR GOD!
Titus 2:1:
1 BUT [as for] you, teach what is fitting and becoming to sound (wholesome) doctrine [the character and right living that identify true Christians].
Paul is continuing to instruct the young pastor Titus. He is stressing that the most important responsibility of the ministry is to "teach the Word"! If you don't belong to a good local church that teaches the Word of God boldly, then you need to find another church! IMMEDIATELY! You cannot grow without being involved in a fellowship of like-minded believers where the Word of God is the final authority! If you need help finding one, contact us and we'll help you out!
Isaiah 9:2 says this:
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light; those who dwelt in the land of intense darkness and the shadow of death, upon them has the Light shined.
This Scripture was fulfilled in Matthew 4:14-16:
14 That what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be brought to pass: 15 The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, in the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles [of the peoples who are not of Israel] 16 The people who sat (dwelt enveloped) in darkness have seen a great Light, and for those who sat in the land and shadow of death Light has dawned.
This is speaking of Jesus of Nazareth! He IS the Light of the world! LET the LIGHT in you shine bright! People need to see the Light of His presence, so that He can draw them to Himself! Work with Him, it's your calling! AMEN!
Shalom in Him!
