The Traveller’s Psalm
Psalms 120 to 134 are known as Songs of Ascent, or Pilgrim Psalms. It is believed they were sung as pilgrims journeyed to Jerusalem for the holy festivals or feast days of Israel. (Since the city had a higher elevation than the surrounding terrain, people talked of going up (or ascending) to the holy city.)
The lovely 121st Psalm speaks of the travellers looking to the surrounding hills. That is where wild animals and thieves were lurking. Where could they look for help? (The second half of vs. 1 is likely a question, not a statement as the Authorized Version has it.) No help there. Only unknown dangers. But fortunately, the Creator of all was watching over His people, and He is ever-vigilant (vs. 2-4).
Though we may go through difficult times, we can be sure that nothing touches our lives as believers that God has not permitted, and that He will not ultimately turn to our good, and His eternal glory.
God protects His children…
- From all enemies (vs. 1-2)
- At all times (vs. 3-4)
- In all circumstances (vs. 5-6)
- For all time (vs. 7-8)