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Psalm 121:1a "I will lift up my eyes to the hills..."

Day 315 – Psalm 121

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills…” Psalm 121:1a

THE CITY ON A HILL

There was a special love for Jerusalem in the hearts of many a pilgrim. One of the reasons why they would take the trouble to make these pilgrimages was because of a great love for the holy city. Jerusalem was founded on a hill. Looking up to the hills was another special way of making reference to Jerusalem (Psalm 48).

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
Psalm 121:1-4

1. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills”

a) The very hills of Zion bring inspiration to the soul.
b) The soul is inspired to find renewed hope in God and help from Him.
c) The source of help is from the Lord God, Creator of heaven and earth.

2. A special moment of worship

a) Dwelling on the Person of God brings about a special moment of worship.
b) The main thought here is on the Lord God as the Keeper of our souls.
i) God will not slumber nor sleep in His commitment to look after His people.
ii) God does not need slumber nor sleep in the first place.
iii) This imagery is that of a faithful and diligent watchman.
iv) God watches over His people as a faithful Keeper-Watchman.
v) He will not allow the foot of His people to be moved.
vi) God is deeply committed to His task of protecting His people.