God Our Protector

Psalm 121:title ESV

A Song of Ascents.

This psalm is a promise of protection. It is very clear through the testimony of scripture and our own personal experiences that this life requires protection. The Lord is our protector!

Here God is seen as a present, personal, and powerful protector.

Present…

near and not far

Personal...

concerned with me and not just him or them

Powerful...

able to accomplish what he desires in the protection

he will not fail because of a lack of ability

Evidence that confirms the promise

History of Israel

Creation, Flood, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Captivity

Personal Experience

Marriage (countless provision in the pursuit of ministry)

Children (helping us in the deepest times)

Church/ work (holding us fast in the midst of trials)