Psalm 121 - 12.2.24

Scripture

Psalm‬ ‭121:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

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Observation

The Psalmist writes that true comfort, safety and protection comes only from the Lord.

Relying on other things, other people and even ourselves for what only God can provide will always leave us disappointed.

Just a disclaimer that God still works through people and we need people. There have been seasons in my life where I have needed people and counselors to give me a hand out of a pit because I couldn’t encourage or lift myself out of it.  However, people are still faulty because we have limitations. We have limits on our time, resources, emotional and mental energy and strength; limits on wisdom and limits on what we can control. 

Perfection is found in Jesus Christ alone. Our only hope is in Christ. He is available for us 24-7!

Application

Look up.

Are you mourning and in need of comfort? Go to Jesus. (Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matt. 5:4)

Need wisdom? Ask the Lord. He gives freely to those who ask. (James 1:5)

Need encouragement? Go to the Lord through His Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17.)

Need protection from the evil one? Run to Him. (2 Thes. 3:3)

It is promised that we will have trouble in this world. But, He has overcome the world, so let’s keep looking up to Him! (John 16:33)

Prayer

Thank You Lord that Your eye is always on us. Thank You that You are always available and know the depths of our heart. Thank You that whatever we are walking through in life, You are right beside us celebrating with us, leading us and even carrying us through it. We are nothing without You and thank You that Your love never fails or ends. Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi