I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121:1-2
Question
What is drawing your eyes downward today and how can you intentionally look to the Lord instead?
Context
The psalmist wasn’t looking up for scenery, he was looking up for help, for hope, and for assurance. And that is exactly what Advent calls us to do. When we lift our eyes toward God, we remember that the One who made heaven and earth is also the One who stepped into a manger to save us.
Christmas is the proof that our help doesn’t come from our own strength. It doesn’t come from perfect plans, perfect gifts, or perfect families. Our help comes from the Lord, the same Lord who came as Jesus Christ.
Application
When you lift your eyes this season, lift them above the noise and toward the promise: “Help has come. Hope has arrived. Salvation is near.”
As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to let our eyes settle on the wrong things like the pressure of the season, the pace of the days, the needs that feel overwhelming. But Psalm 121 gives us a gentle but powerful invitation: “lift up your eyes.”
Today, let your gaze shift upward. Let your heart rest in the truth that God Himself is your help, and Christ is the gift that meets every need.
Truth For The Day
God, who created all things has come near to help, heal, and save.
Pray
Lord, lift my eyes above the pressures of this season and help me look to You. Thank You for sending Jesus, my Help and my Hope. As I prepare for Christmas, let my heart rest in You who came near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
