Episode 398
Safe in God’s Hands
"God doesn't take days off. He doesn't take moments off. He doesn't take minutes off. He is always working and watching over you."- Wesleyne
Word of the Day
"He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber."-Psalms 121:3
Summary
In this episode, the comforting message of Psalms 121 is explored, reminding us of God’s constant vigilance and care.
This Psalm begins by urging us to lift our eyes to the mountains, a metaphor for looking up to God in times of need. It reassures us that our help comes from the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth, who never slumbers or takes a break from watching over us.
No matter the circumstances, God will not allow our foot to slip. He is always there, guiding our steps, protecting us, and providing shade in the scorching trials of life.
This passage encourages us to trust in God’s unending presence, especially when we feel weighed down by shame, guilt, or fear. It’s a call to lift our gaze, knowing that God’s hands are steady and He will not let us fall.
The message is clear: no matter how heavy our burdens may feel, God is always there, ready to support and protect us through every challenge.
Takeaways
- When you feel overwhelmed, look up to God, your source of strength and protection.
- God never takes a break; He is always watching over you.
- Trust that God will keep your feet steady, guiding you through every trial.
- Surrender your worries to God, and believe that He will protect you from harm.
- God’s love is steadfast, even when you feel unworthy or full of guilt.
Chapters
- 00:00 Lifting Your Eyes to the Mountains
- 00:58 God’s Unfailing Vigilance
- 01:32 Trusting God’s Steady Guidance
- 03:03 The Unwavering Love of God
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Transcript
I lift my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip. He who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun will not
That was Psalms 121 read in its entirety.
The book of Psalms gives us
Wesleyne (:long chapters and short chapters. It gives us hope when we feel dark. In this particular Psalm, it starts with lifting our eyes to the mountains. And if we think about a mountain top, it is high. As we look to the mountain, we are looking up towards heaven. And when we look up,
It reminds us that.
Wesleyne (:God, our sovereign God, he made the heavens and the earth. And we're looking up and if we think about walking or climbing or doing anything with our feet, we often look down to make sure that we're not stepping in the wrong place or we're going to slip. But in this,
Psalm in verse three, says, will not let your foot slip.
He who watches over you will not slumber. God doesn't take days off. He doesn't take moments off. He doesn't take minutes off. He is always working and watching over you.
So in those moments when you want to look down because you feel full of shame or guilt or you think that no one loves you, that God isn't there for you, look up to the mountain and remember, he's not going to let your foot slip. He's not going to take his hand off of you. He's got you. He will keep you from harm.
and watch over you, no matter what you think or what you feel or how you're moving.
Wesleyne (:Todd is watching over you. He loves you so much. He will not let any harm
Wesleyne (:God loves you.
