Psalm 121

Psalm 121

- January 12, 2020

I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills

"I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?

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

He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.

Behold, the Protector of Israel
will not slumber or sleep.

The LORD is your keeper;
the LORD is the shade on your right hand.

The sun will not strike you by day
nor the moon by night.

The LORD will guard you from all evil;
He will preserve your soul.

The LORD will watch over your coming and going,
both now and forevermore." Psalm 121

Song of Ascents

This is the second of a series of Psalms known collectively as the Song of Ascents. These were songs that were sung by travelers and pilgrims.

The Song of Ascents is the title given to fifteen Psalms (120–134). These are also called the Gradual Psalms, the Songs of Steps or the Pilgrim Songs, for those who travel to Jerusalem had to travel up and down hills and valleys.

Psalm 121 is particularly relevant for its trust in God through the journey.

All of us are travellers and pilgrims in this world. Let us learn were we came from and know where we are headed.

Shalom.

#WhereDoesMyHelpComeFrom?

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The Shepherd and His Flock

“I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.

Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

John 10 (NIV 84)

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