Psalm 121
The Psalmist here begins by looking out ahead to the mountains in the distance. Many scholars have differing opinions on what exactly the mountains represent. Could it be the altars of gods known as the “high places” or maybe it’s a reference to Zion? Whichever the Psalmist was envisioning, one thing is for certain, as he looks ahead into the unknown and questions arise as to His help and safety, He sees Yahweh. He sees “I AM THAT I AM” in His distance (v.1). His goal is set, and it is Yahweh Himself. But the beauty of this Psalm is not just in the walking into His presence in the future, but He is also under our feet as the sure foundation (v.3), beside us covering us from the calamities of this cruel world (v.5), alert for us when we are not (v.4), and with us forever from the onset of our journey until the end (v.8). He is pictured here is our guardian and watchman that never sleeps and He promises 3 times (v.7-8) that He will protect or keep us. This trinity of promises should point our anxious hearts and concerns to the ever-present trinity that is Himself. Our sight, as we look to the looming mountains or troubles of this life, should be quickly turned to our true Help and Keeper. The Great I AM is with us always, from now until forever.
