“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1)
Sometimes when we’re weary we find ourselves looking around a lot – for things we’ve forgotten, missed, or lost. For solutions to help us get real rest.
That our help comes to us because God comes for us is anchoring. The Bible is full of examples of God coming for His people – like how he came for the Israelites again and again. Through the miracles of their escape from Egypt, through smoke and fire on Mount Sinai, through the Tabernacle He provided for and instructed them to make.
Since then, He’s come for His people through Jesus. He came for us by becoming a man who got tired and slept. Who knew weariness and exhaustion. Who knew he would suffer and die for our sins. Who truly understands how long this journey can feel.
This God is the One who comes to help us still, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us. It isn’t possible to come closer than to indwell!
From within us, the Holy Spirit in us reminds us of the truth and fights against our sinful bent. He convicts us, comforts us, and guides us. The Holy Spirit even intercedes for us as we pray.
However weary we feel, we can trust that help isn’t just coming – He has come already and He is right here, right now.
How has God helped you today?
Find the whole series at this link. If you’d like to download a PDF of these devotions, just let me know here and I’ll email it to you! I’ll also post each one on Instagram.