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In the face of the dangers in the world, God can also provide protection. “ 5 The Lord is your protector; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. 6 The sun will not beat down on you by day, nor the moon by night.” (Ps. 121:5-6). “Yahweh is a keeper who stands at the right hand to provide shade.
- Psalm 121's Great Claim: The Source of Our Help
- Commentary on Psalm 121
- Bridging The Contexts
- Contemporary Significance
Tucker explains the structure of Psalm 121 as a division of four strophes (vv. 1–2; 3–4; 5–6; 7–8): Before exploring the meaning of this passage in detail, here is the whole passage for your consideration from the NIV:
“Psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate God’s providential care and is the second psalm in the Songs of Ascent” (429), which begin with Psalm 120. This theme is carried through the four strophes, and uses a poetic technique frequently employed in the Songs of Ascent, called anadiplosis. The technique “occurs when a word...
Like all NIV Application Commentaries, this commentary on the Psalms includes a "Bridging the Contexts" section to build a bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today by focusing on both the timely and timeless aspects of the text. With that goal in mind, Tucker cites how James Limburg calls Psalm 121 “A Psalm for Sojourners”(734)....
The collection of psalms known as “The Songs of Ascent,” which includes Psalm 121, are pilgrimage psalms that were likely sung by God’s people on their way to Jerusalem. If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you know know people traveling together sing together. The Israelites were no different. But while road trip songs are typically silly and nonse...
- I Lift Up My Eyes To The Mountains, Where Does My Help Come From? (Psalm 121:1) Some translations read this verse as, “Shall I lift my eyes to the hills?
- My Help Comes From The Lord, The Maker Of Heaven And Earth. (Psalm 121:2) Psalm 121:2 quickly answers the question asked in the first verse, my help comes from the Lord.
- He Will Not Let Your Foot Slip, He Who Watches Over You Will Not Slumber. (Psalm 121:3) This is a picture of a traveler traversing treacherous terrain walking toward the temple to worship.
- Indeed, He Who Watches Over Israel Will Neither Slumber Nor Sleep. (Psalm 121:4) The Psalmist here expands the scope. God isn’t just watching over him, but the entire nation.
Apr 9, 2015 · Text: Psalm 121 I get a kick out of an insurance company’s TV commercial. You may have already seen it too. This is the one in which two cars get in a fender bender situation. One of the drivers has his insurance agent aiding him instantly. The other driver desperately waits, while his grandmother tries to get word from her insurance.
Jul 29, 2020 · We lift our eyes up to the hills knowing our help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121 is not strictly a lament but is rather a Psalm of confidence. The Psalm is written in anticipation of future troubles and the author is reminding himself of where his help comes from. The Psalm ends with the confident assurance that there ...
This is a good one to memorize and have handy for the journey of life. Psalm 121 teaches us three big truths about God’s help and care for you. 1) The Creator is your helper. 2) The God of Israel is your protector. And then finally, 3) the LORD will keep you from all harm.
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Dec 13, 2022 · In the New Testament, believers in Jesus say, “My help comes from the Lord,” because Christ is their Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11–15). The Lord helps us in innumerable ways. He forgives our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9; Psalm 32:5). God gives us new life in Jesus Christ and ...
