6/13/10 – Hope Looks Up

Psalm 121 is one of 15 Psalms referred to as the Pilgrim psalms or songs of ascent. The Israelites would often sing and quote these songs or psalms while making their yearly pilgrimages to worship in the temple in Jerusalem. For many, this was a long at treacherous trip. There were many dangers along this journey and many bad things could occur. This psalm was written and recited to remind God’s people as to how He would protect them in their time of need. They knew their hope for safety and security did not rest in their human strength, but rather, in the protection and person of God. He was watching over them, keeping them safe and secure.

So how does this psalm speak to us today? The dangers before you and I  may not be the same as the ones the Israelites faced, but our unchanging God still protects us yet today as He did for them thousands of years ago. He is our protector and shield. He is at our right hand keeping us safe from harm. He is watching over us both now and forever more. Surely He can take care of us through every challenge and trial. True hope believes and knows that God is aware of us and is actively guarding over us.

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