Who Do You Trust?

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2

This Psalm was one of the Songs of Ascent, sung by those going to the Temple to worship God. There were mountains around Jerusalem, a city on a hill. As worshippers climb up to the city they looked up upon the mountains, where altars once existed. They no doubt reflected on the past and remembered that their help didn’t come from idols, but from Almighty God.

Climbing can be an arduous task, but to worship God in His Temple was worth it. Our own lives can resemble a difficult climb at times. Like the Jews we know unequivocally from whom it comes … the one and only God of Heaven and Earth. It’s not a ‘crutch’ for the weak as unbelievers have mockingly said. We all trust in something or someone … believers choose to trust in God. Faith comes in many forms and towards many things or individuals, but it takes a special kind of faith to believe in someone who cannot be experienced with your senses. 

The clincher regarding who we should place our faith and trust in is in the phrase ‘Maker of heaven and earth’. That tops every other attribute that one might come up with. There is only one Creator of all things. That is where our help comes from, not just anyone, but Almighty God … the One who was and is and always shall be. Fear not my brethren, God will never leave or forsake us. He is our provider and our healer. He will crush our enemies under His foot. God is our Heavenly Father as well as the One who orchestrated our salvation from sin. What a major blessing to know the One who created you in your mother’s womb. Keep your faith and trust squarely on God forever and always … in any and all situations and circumstances. Keeping these things in mind helps us believe and know that we have absolutely nothing in this world to fear. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries