Prophet’s Reading Plan: Jeremiah 45-48
Trust
Read: Psalm 121
Who do
you run to when you need help? The scope
of this Psalm is to show that God alone is the refuge for the distressed. Many of us run to earthly comfort and help in
times of trouble, yet the Psalmist looks to the Lord. Where we look for help shows something about
our faith. Those with great faith go to
God first, since He is the maker of Heaven and earth. They also know of His goodness and grace and
that He carefully watches over His children.
Why go anywhere else for help? God
is described as not slumbering which means that He has continual concern for
us. He keeps us, protects us, watches
over us and doesn’t have any need for refreshing via sleep. Can we commit our lives night and day to our
ever-faithful Lord? Do we trust His loving
eye and protecting hand? We all battle
with the problem of worry. At times like
this we need to remind ourselves that God is always on the alert, He never
sleeps. He knows everything, including
what we fear and He is everywhere and in charge of our world.
Overview:
Verses 1-2: The Source of my help
Verses 3-4: The Sleeplessness of my help
Verses 5-6: The Strength of my help
Verses 7-8: The Steadfastness of my help
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1.
Read
through today’s Psalm and mark down all the ways in which God provides care to
His children.
2. Ask
the Holy Spirit to give you a word, thought or picture about how the Lord cares
for you.
3. Spend
some time praising and thanking the Lord for His great care. Ask Him to grow in you a confidence in Him,
that He is all-powerful, ever-watchful and faithful to His children.
