Psalm 117

All of my life I have been amazed by tall things. In my early teens climbing trees was an enjoyment and escape for me. The higher up the tree I could climb the more I enjoyed it. And the tallest trees were also the oldest trees. Their endurance increased their endearment to me. In 1974 we visited New York City. We went out on the roof of the south tower at the world trade center. That was impressive. But our visit to the Statue of Liberty was equally as memorable. Lady Liberty is tall and much older than the twin towers. When we think of God, two of his attributes that are most endearing are his love and faithfulness. The psalmist who penned 117 described those traits majestically. He called God's love a tower. A tall monument to the greatest characteristic of God. But a tower in ancient times was also a place of safety and protection. We might think of God's love as a vault full of treasures. God's faithfulness is describes as enduring.  Since I'm not sure when this psalm was written I am left to speculate what moved the writer to focus on the timelessness of God's faithfulness. Was it the presence of God's temple after generations? Was it God bringing his people back to the land of their inheritance after the exile? What were the circumstances that triggered this expression? I don't know. But I agree with the assessment.
Stuart