Sermon -Psalm -48

A Sermon on Psalm 48

“Great Is the Lord”

Psalm 48 is a Psalm of praise, victory, and confidence in God. It reminds us that when the world shakes, when nations rage, and when fear rises up, God remains faithful, unmovable, and strong.

The Psalm begins with these words:

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.”

The world praises many things today—money, power, fame, governments, and human achievement. Yet the Psalmist lifts our eyes higher and reminds us that true greatness belongs to God alone. Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, but the Lord remains forever.

Jerusalem, or Zion, was called the city of God because God’s presence was there. It was not the walls that made the city strong, nor the towers, nor the armies. It was the presence of God among His people. In the same way today, our strength is not found merely in possessions, governments, or earthly security. Our greatest strength is the presence of God in our lives.

The Psalm speaks about kings gathering together against the city, yet when they saw what God had done, fear overtook them and they fled away. This reminds us that no enemy is greater than God. Troubles may gather around us. Fear may try to surround us. The pressures of life may seem overwhelming. But when God stands with His people, the enemy cannot prevail.

Many today are anxious about the future. Nations are troubled. Families struggle. Hearts are weary. But Psalm 48 reminds us that God is still our fortress. He is still our refuge. He is still able to hold His people steady in the storms of life.

The Psalm also tells us to meditate upon the lovingkindness of God. What a wonderful truth that is. God is not only powerful—He is loving. He is not only holy—He is merciful. The cross of Jesus Christ proves the love of God for a fallen world. There we see justice and mercy meet together. Through Christ, sinners can be forgiven, restored, and brought into the family of God.

Toward the end of the Psalm, the people are told to walk around Zion and look carefully at its towers and walls so they could tell future generations about God’s faithfulness. Every generation must hear the truth about God. Children need to know there is a God who loves them, saves them, and guides them. The church must never stop proclaiming His truth to a confused and broken world.

And the Psalm closes with this powerful statement:

“For this God is our God forever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.”

What comfort those words bring. God is not temporary. He does not abandon His people halfway through the journey. He is our God forever. He guides us in life, walks with us through trials, and remains faithful even in the valley of death.

So today, let us not put our trust in the uncertainty of this world. Let us put our trust in the Lord who never changes. When fears rise, remember He is your fortress. When troubles come, remember He is your refuge. When the future seems uncertain, remember this God is our God forever and ever.

May we praise Him, trust Him, and tell the next generation that the Lord is great and greatly to be praised.

God is a good God.

God knows, God loves, God cares.

Written for Georgeswebministries.com

23 May 2026