Most experts agree that this unknown psalmist began by asking a rhetorical question, where does my help come from? Then he went on to answer it by saying that his help comes from The Lord. Although some Bible scholars suggest that this was a bold statement, in the form of a phrase, which clarified why he was looking toward the hills.
From time to time we all need help. However, all to often we look for help in all of the wrong places, and from the wrong people. We look for help from our parents, family, and friends; or from our colleagues, co-workers, and professional associates; or from our entourage, body-guards, or security/police. These people can say that they have "got our back" but they can't provide all of the help that we need. The best help for us comes from The Lord. With Jesus in front of us (John 10:27), with God's grace beside us (1 Corinthians 15:10), and with God's goodness and mercy behind us (Psalms 23:6), we are covered with all of the help that we need. God can put a hedge of protection around us which Satan and his demons cannot penetrate. (Job 1:9-10) And if we get into trouble on our own, God is always present and He can help us. (Psalms 33:20 and Psalms 46:1) We should not put our faith and trust in people, protective clothing, things, medicine, or money, we should put out faith and trust in The Lord, because ultimately He is the source of our help.
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From time to time we all need help. However, all to often we look for help in all of the wrong places, and from the wrong people. We look for help from our parents, family, and friends; or from our colleagues, co-workers, and professional associates; or from our entourage, body-guards, or security/police. These people can say that they have "got our back" but they can't provide all of the help that we need. The best help for us comes from The Lord. With Jesus in front of us (John 10:27), with God's grace beside us (1 Corinthians 15:10), and with God's goodness and mercy behind us (Psalms 23:6), we are covered with all of the help that we need. God can put a hedge of protection around us which Satan and his demons cannot penetrate. (Job 1:9-10) And if we get into trouble on our own, God is always present and He can help us. (Psalms 33:20 and Psalms 46:1) We should not put our faith and trust in people, protective clothing, things, medicine, or money, we should put out faith and trust in The Lord, because ultimately He is the source of our help.
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