A great invading force circled the Holy City, and inside the city, there was fear. There didn't seem to be any way to avoid the coming attack. Then the Lord did a miracle, and the enemies fled in panic and terror. Now, in the city, there was great joy. So, they lifted their hearts in praise to God. They went up to the temple with their offerings of thanksgiving. They called on all the cities and people to rejoice. Then, there was a victory tour and celebration. v. 1-8. CITY OF OUR GOD: The themes in this section are God's greatness and His city's glory. These two complement one another. He is the great Lord and the great King worthy to be praised. v. 9-14. PRAISE OF OUR GOD: The psalm begins with praise in the city of our God. Now, praise is to the ends of the world. As they rejoice, they have a procession marking each special place that reminds them that God would guide them as He had guided their fathers.
Psalm 48