Where Do We Look For Help?
Take your Bibles in hand and turn with me to Psalm 121. We continue our way through the songs of ascent. We said the last time, in describing the meaning of that term, that is probably refers to the pilgrims on their way from various parts of Israel ascending to Jerusalem, which is on a mountain, coming up from the valleys and the byways and the highways on their way to Jerusalem for worship at the great festival. And so these songs are pilgrim songs sung by those who are on their way to Jerusalem to worship. As we read Psalm121 tonight, I want you to be on the lookout for a number of words that are repeated that are very significant in this psalm. Watch for these words — shade, help, and especially keep. These are words that are used to describe what God is and does for His people. He…