Levi Lusko - Fresh Life Church
Entrances, Exits, and Everywhere In-Between
Psalms of Ascent (the songs of travelers)
Psalm 121
John Philips says it is a Psalm for when the shadows depend and the future looks bleak.
He says I lift my eyes to the hills, he is asking which false god would he choose to help him through this trial.
He doesn't look to the mountains and stop there, he looks above them.
Are we going to look to the hills or to the One who created the hills?
In God you have :
1. Sure-Footed Guide
Because He never sleeps, you can!
2. Shelter For Every Season
Shade at your right hand.
In every season we have shelter from the sun or moon.
The right hand was a position of power and strength.
The devil attacks where you're weak AND where you're strong.
Even your strengths can be areas of vulnerability.
3. Guardian For Our Soul
Constantly moving us toward our better self.
The most selfless thing you can do is to take care of your soul.
The Psalmist changed from "my" to "you" in vs. 3.
You can't pour out from an empty cup.
Put your oxygen mask on first and then help others.
You can't lead people where you haven't already been.
Going out and coming in He's got you!
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