121st Division Of Psalms Essay

A message of hope, liberation, and inspiration is what comes to mind when reading 121st division of Psalms. This particular Psalm has been a source of inspiration when inspiring worshipers to worship God. It has personal inspired me to look past my hurts, pains, sorrows and situations to toward the source of my hope, God. This particular passage of Psalms reminds me that, the true and living, God never stop caring for or watching over his children. This Psalm, much like the 23rd division of Psalms written by David, the advantages of having a personal relationship with the Lord. After studying this Psalm, I now have a deeper understanding and connection with the Lord. The 121st division of Psalms is considered a psalm of poetry or (Petersen, 2010) “A Song of Ascent” (p. 343). This poem reminds us of where our helps come from and comfort in knowing that the Lord is our protection. While the author of the psalm is unknown, it does display some characteristic of David’s writing. The author’s use of imagery helps connect the …show more content…
Psalms 121 captures the very essence of the nature of God as a Father and/or Shephard. A message of hope this is also see in Psalms 34:8 “Taste and See that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (KJV). This passages also speaks of God as a provider and protector. We find this same theme in the 23rd division of Psalms, David said “The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.” (KJV). A Good Shepard take care of His sheep by providing and protecting them. The final reason this passages fits in to the overall theme of the bible is it speaks of the dependence that humankind has for a Lord. For the writer begins this passage by say “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help” (v.1). He recognizes that humankind nature is being dependent someone other than himself/herself. God gives hope to the hopeless and protection for the