Trials will surface in our life. Thankfully, though, we can
rely on our Father to help in times of need, as today’s passage from Psalm 121
assures us.
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from
where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and
earth” (vv. 1-2). When frightened about dangers and difficulties that
might befall him, the psalmist knew where to turn for help. Similarly, when we
encounter uncertainty, fears, or trials, our sovereign Lord will sustain us (Psalm
103:19)—even when others let us down or our own strength fails.
“He who keeps you will not slumber” (Psalm 121:3).
With billions of people in the world, it is difficult to comprehend how the
Lord could possibly know every detail of our lives—or why He would care enough
to number all the hairs on our heads. But this passage confirms that God is
alert to every aspect of each life and attentive to our every need.
“The Lord is your keeper” (v. 5). In Hebrew, the
word for “keep” comes from the same root as “guard” and “protect.” We use this
term when parents ask a trusted person to keep their child while they are away
temporarily. The childcare provider is expected to protect and provide for
needs. God promises to keep His children, which means that He will defend us,
give us what we need, grow us into His likeness, and guard us from evil.
Without these promises, the world could seem dangerous and
lonely. But we can face unknowns and difficult times with confidence, knowing
that the Lord will keep us and help us.
Thought for today: When faced with trials do/will I
focus on the problems or do I seek to remember how God keeps His promises?
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