Passage of the Day:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore, Psalm 121:1-8.
Reflection:
Today’s featured Psalm points to God’s omnipresence to protect human beings. This song of ascent uses imagery similar to a hedge of protection placed around followers of God as a result of prayer. The Psalmist doesn’t take any credit on his own. Rather, his help comes solely from the Lord. Despite the promises of this encouraging chapter of the Bible, the apostle Paul warns human beings that keeping your soul from evil isn’t easy, Romans 7:14-20.
Prayerful Action:
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it, ” Matthew 7:13-14.
Refreshing Your Soul:
According to Genesis 4, Cain wasn’t able to resist the soul crouching at the door of his soul. Meanwhile, Jesus suggests that more people go to hell than enter heaven. Only those who chose the road less traveled keep their soul from evil. If the Devil knows all of our weaknesses, James 1:13-15, this fishing expedition for your soul continues today. Don’t face this spiritual battle on your own. Rather, place your help, hope and trust in the Lord.
Song of the Day:
The attached soul has been used by numerous drama teams to illustrate the importance of keeping your soul from evil. May the lyrics of Everything inspire you to stay on the narrow path.
by Jay Mankus
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