Study #4: SAMECH

SAMECH: THE 15TH LETTER OF THE HEBREW ALPHABET

A good example of SAMECH as a symbol of God’s eternal protection is found in Psalm 125:2 

*Psalm 125:2 *

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem,  so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.”

Worshipping pilgrims sang this psalm as they journeyed to Jerusalem. This psalm is part of the Psalms of Ascent that proclaim a timeless message about the stability of God’s people and a prayer for future peace.

In Psalm 125, those who trust God abide forever because God is always surrounding them with protection. Across the Kidron and Hinnom Valleys are immovable mountains that buffeted Jerusalem from attack. God’s protection is just as constant and steadfast.

Abba Father, Your future protection is assured because it is Your very nature. As a mountain must act like a mountain, so You will always protect and keep Your people because it is who You are. As

Psalm 32:7 puts it:

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”