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The scripture for today is from the Psalms.
Psalm 121:1-2 King James Version
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
Reflections on our scripture.
https://www.biblehub.com/psalms/121-1.htm
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
The hills mentioned here likely refer to the mountainous region surrounding Jerusalem. For the ancient Israelites, these hills were a symbol of strength and stability. Geographically, Jerusalem is situated on a series of hills, and travelers would see these as they approached the city. In a broader spiritual sense, lifting one’s eyes to the hills can symbolize looking beyond the immediate circumstances to seek divine assistance. The hills could also represent the high places where people often sought divine encounters, though the psalmist’s focus is on the true source of help.
From where does my help come?
This rhetorical question emphasizes the psalmist’s reliance on God rather than on the physical hills or any earthly source. It reflects a moment of introspection and acknowledgment of human limitations. The question sets the stage for the affirmation of faith that follows in the subsequent verses, where the psalmist declares that help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. This echoes other biblical passages that emphasize God’s sovereignty and providence, such as Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalm 46:1. The question also invites readers to consider their own sources of help and to place their trust in God alone.
As it is roundball final tournament time, the following seems appropriate for Sunday humor.
