My Help Comes From The Lord

"My help comes from The LORD, The Maker of heaven and earth."  Psalms 121:2 (NIV)

The unknown author of this psalm, a song of ascent which the people of God sang on their way up to Jerusalem to worship, knew that the help he needed came from The Lord.  He wrote and sang this song so that all who heard it would also know that his help comes from The Lord God, The Creator of heaven and earth.

We all need help in some aspect of our lives today.  Unfortunately, we turn to self-help books, friends, family, or some professional expert to give the help we need.  We turn to that which was created, or a derivative of the creation, instead of turning to The Creator.  The Lord God knows all and is all powerful.  Everything in heaven and on earth is under His control. (Matthew 28:18)  Believers know that we can take our burdens to The Lord and leave them with Him. (Psalms 34:17 and Proverbs 15:29)  He said that He will never leave us or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5)  He is always present, in good times and bad times. (Psalms 46:1)  If we walk with Him, He will help us every step of the way. (Psalms 121:7-8)