“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.” (vv.1-2)
Here we have another psalm that was sung by pilgrims making their journey up to Jerusalem for one of the three traditional feasts. Psalm 120–134 (the traditional “Songs of Ascent”), formed a hymn book used by pilgrims during their journey. Although the psalmist was looking to the high ground of mount Zion, he was not looking for the mountains themselves for his help. But rather, the mountains reminded him of God’s creative power, and that God alone was his source of help.
Often times we are guilty of looking at our problems from the wrong perspective. We tend to be defeated, overwhelmed, or see them as insurmountable. But when we consider who our helper is, the God who made heaven and earth (v.2), who does not slumber nor sleep (v.3), who is our keeper (v.4), who will preserve us from all evil (v.7), and watches over us day and night. This should give us great peace and comfort in the midst of any trial.
Therefore, praise Him, sing songs to Him, look to Him. For He is our source of help, our refuge and strength, a very pleasant help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
The Truth: "Behold, I am God. Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27)
