Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 121
by: Dorothy Noel.
Have you ever walked through a forest on a rocky path? Whenever I do this, I find myself looking down at my feet, making sure I do not trip on a root or a stone. Even when walking on the street, there are still cracks in the sidewalk or wet patches to avoid. Yet, this Psalm begins, “I will lift up my eyes” (v.1, NASB 1995). And why do we lift our eyes? To seek the Lord, who provides shade, protection for our souls and bodies, and safety, whether we are at home or abroad. We are called to look up and look out, relying on God’s provision and its accompanying freedom.
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