Scripture: Psalm 121
1 I look to the mountains;
where will my help come from?
2 My help will come from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let you fall;
your protector is always awake.
4 The protector of Israel
never dozes or sleeps.
5 The Lord will guard you;
he is by your side to protect you.
6 The sun will not hurt you during the day,
nor the moon during the night.
7 The Lord will protect you from all danger;
he will keep you safe.
8 He will protect you as you come and go
now and forever.
Observation:
Psalm 121 is one of the psalms in a section of the psalms called Psalms of Ascents. These psalms were most probably used by pilgrims on the journey to one of the major festivals. The Temple in Jerusalem was built on Mount Zion, so a pilgrim needed to ascend as they journeyed toward the Temple of the Lord. The Psalmist here asks and answers his own question, “I look to the mountains; where will my help come from? My help will come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2)
Application:
Where does our help come from? Often times we seek help from all sorts of places, but the psalmist today reminds us that we need not look further than our God who created the heaven and the earth. Our God is able to help us in all circumstances in life. So, let us trust in the Lord with all our mind, heart and soul. For our God truly is our Deliverer.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, there is no problem too hard for you, no hill too high, no valley too low. Your love for us and your Spirit always remains with us on our journey. Help us to be ever conscious of your presence in our lives, and help us to honor you in all that we say and do. Amen.