Although nighttime darkness occupies a portion of every twenty-four hours—because the sun has gone below the horizon—spiritual darkness does not have the right to occupy any of our days or nights. The Son never slumbers or has a vanishing point in the heart—he is the ever-present Light for our souls twenty-four hours a day. Thank you, Lord!
For this reason, the world needs Jesus; every heart needs to believe in Christ, because he lights the way that protects us from evil. Jesus said, “I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark” (John 12:46). Every heart needs to turn toward the Light. In fact, when God’s children one day occupy the Kingdom on earth there will be no sun, moon, or night; because Jesus the Light of the World will be in his proper place in every heart as Lord, Ruler, and King (Rev. 21:23-25).
In our passage today, the psalmist [most likely David] is secure in the help God offers; he knows God will take care of him, because he has done so in the past. Yet, David needs a lift for his soul. As he looks toward the temple, he knows that is not the only place he can experience God’s grace and love. Therefore, David’s responsibility is to spiritually drawn near and find his secure footing in the Lord who is the lifter or Light for his soul.
When you need a helping lift for your soul, please remember God is always present in the life of believers. Therefore, wherever we go, we can be assured God goes with us. The standing of the believer in Jesus is impressive, so we must reach for him by faith.
· We stand in grace (Romans 5:2).
· We stand in the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1).
· We stand in courage and strength (1 Corinthians 16:13).
· We stand in faith (2 Corinthians 1:24).
· We stand in Christian liberty (Galatians 5:1).
· We stand in Christian unity (Philippians 1:27).
· We stand in the Lord (Philippians 4:1).
· The goal: We will stand perfect and complete in the will of God (Colossians 4:12).
Psalm 121 NLT A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1
I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
2
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
3
He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
4
Indeed, he who watches over Israel [let God prevail]
never slumbers or sleeps.
5
The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
6
The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night.
7
The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
8
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.
Prayer: Lord, in a spiritually dark world, please be our Light, strength, and protection. Watch over us, today, and help us realize the power of your saving grace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.