Psalm 121-11.24.22

Scripture 

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains
    where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm
    he will watch over your life;

8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

Observation-What does it say? 

David is reminding himself about where his help comes from. He goes on to talk about God’s goodness and how He will protect him. 

Understanding-What does it mean? 

I love this passage because I picture David going through it like so many of us have. When your world is turned upside down and you feel alone and in darkness, where do you turn for help? Where do you turn for confidence and strength? David shares what to do in these tough times. He cries out to God in praise and reminds himself it’s God who has him. I think we forget that God never promised that we’d have a smooth journey, however He did promise to never leave us nor forsake us. God promised to be our strength when we are weak. I believe too many times we lean on our own strength and wonder why we feel lost and alone. Psalm 121 is a great reminder that our strength is from God. We have such an amazing father who wants to be there through not just the good, but the bad as well. 

Life Application

Jesus, help me to not rely on my own strength, gifts or talents. Help me to not struggle on my own. I pray I would lean on you and allow you to be the King of my life. May I never forget all you have done and will continue to do because you love and care for me. 

-Justin Eaves