Introduction:
A. Text: Psalm 121:1-8
B. Trust in God is sorely-needed in our day.
C. A Song of Ascents (Lk. 2:42-47; Jn. 5:1; Lk. 10:30; Is. 2:3; Ps. 24:3).
D. “The Traveler’s Psalm” (1 Pet. 2:11; Hb. 11:13, 10)
I. What We See Is Determined By Where We Set Our Focus (Ps. 121:1).
A. A question or a declarative statement?
B. We are accountable for our choices (Josh. 24:15).
C. We are capable of lifting our eyes to the hills (Ps. 125:1-2; Col. 3:2-4).
D. We often need help with our focus.
1. Proper focus is a benefit of prayer (2 Kgs. 6:17).
2. Proper focus is a benefit of study (Ps. 119:18; 2 Cor. 5:7; Rm. 10:17).
3. Proper focus is a benefit of wise counsel (Num. 13:28-31).
E. We are responsible for where we choose to set our focus (Ps. 34:7; Mt. 4:6; Ps. 91:11-12; Hb. 1:14).
F. We have every reason to lift our eyes to the hills (Eph. 3:20).
Conclusion:
A. Second observation: “On our own, we do not have the strength to make it to our desired destination.”
B. Our “help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” (Ps. 121:2).
C. Invitation