I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Psalms 120-135.

    I really like today’s psalms and they fit together in themes. I know what I want to write about them, but I am struggling finding a coherent way to start. Let us take out troubles to the Lord. There is nothing to be gained by looking to the mountains, or the wilderness, or “nature”. He will not allow us to stumble. He is always there to catch us. As I write this I am reminded of my mother’s failing health. She has been a fall risk for some time now and needs someone around to make sure she does not fall and cannot get up. Fortunately, my Stepfather has been there for her. However, he sometimes falls asleep and she does not want to wake him when she wants to go to the bathroom or get a drink. The psalmist reminds us that God never sleeps, not even so much as a short nap. God will always be there to steady us and keep us from falling. God will watch over us as we come and go, no matter where we may find ourselves. Even now in my Mom’s twilight years, God is there for her.

    I really love the metaphor the psalmist uses in Psalm 123. Let us focus our attention on God so that we can react to His slightest signal of what He wants us to do. He gives the example of a lowly servant girl watching her mistress for the least sign. We need to watch for God’s signals about what we should do, and the minute twitches which warn us that He is displeased with our actions. Going along with that is what the psalmist says in Psalm 127, where he tells us that no amount of hard work will accomplish anything useful if God is not part of it. We can work as hard as we are able, but if we are not doing what God directs, and if God is not taking part in our effort, we will accomplish nothing useful. There is so much more in these psalms, but I am out of time. Whatever you do, whatever your lot in life, remember that God neither slumbers nor sleeps and there is great joy in serving Him.