"I will lift up my eyes to the hills [of Jerusalem]--
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly]..."
--Psalm 121:1-4(AMP)
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber [briefly] nor sleep [soundly]..."
--Psalm 121:1-4(AMP)
Psalm 121, in its entirety, is reassuring, good news. If we take the time to unpack it and fully embrace all that God is saying--we find a remedy for restless minds and sleepless nights caused by worry. David, in Psalm 121, describes God as his help--his 'ezer (Hebrew) aid, help, or helper. David grabbed hold of the truth that God does not clock out, nap, snooze, doze off, or go into a deep REM sleep as we do. God is always awake, alert, and present to assist, aid, and help. He is a very present help in the time of trouble or need (Psalm 46:1); all we have to do is look to him.
Many of the challenges and difficulties we face are so deeply involved and complex that they become emotionally taxing and albeit, unbearable. However, nothing is too hard for God (Jeremiah 32:27)! Even in the midst of deep trouble and woe, we have the reassurance that God is with us. He will keep us. He will not allow our feet to slip. Even when we feel as though the rug has been pulled out from under us--God says he will not allow our feet to slip! Even when we have been shaken to the core of our being, if we look to him for help--our feet will not slip.
Whatever you are facing today--a health matter, financial concern, relationship struggles, problems with children, a difficult work environment, feelings of inadequacy, etc.-- may I encourage you to look to God for help? He is present to offer assistance and aid around the clock.
Many of the challenges and difficulties we face are so deeply involved and complex that they become emotionally taxing and albeit, unbearable. However, nothing is too hard for God (Jeremiah 32:27)! Even in the midst of deep trouble and woe, we have the reassurance that God is with us. He will keep us. He will not allow our feet to slip. Even when we feel as though the rug has been pulled out from under us--God says he will not allow our feet to slip! Even when we have been shaken to the core of our being, if we look to him for help--our feet will not slip.
Whatever you are facing today--a health matter, financial concern, relationship struggles, problems with children, a difficult work environment, feelings of inadequacy, etc.-- may I encourage you to look to God for help? He is present to offer assistance and aid around the clock.
