“I lift up my eyes to the hills. …” – This is vigilance.
“… From whence does my
help come?” – This is
humility.
“My help comes from
the LORD, …” – This is
trust in God.
“… who made heaven and
earth.” – This is creationism.
“He will not let
your foot be moved, …” – This is
courage to face the dangers of the journey.
“… He who keeps you
will not slumber.” – This is
constant divine protection.
“Behold, He who
keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” – This is hope for deliverance at any hour.
“The LORD is your
keeper; …” – This is
having God as your protector.
“… the LORD is your
shade on your right hand.” – This is
walking with God.
“The sun shall not
smite you by day, nor the moon by night.” – This is
living without fear of facing the scorching trials and the beautiful
temptations of this world.
“The LORD will keep
you from all evil; …” – This is
waiting for the victory that comes from God.
“… He will keep your
life.” – This is
living without fear of death.
“The LORD will keep
your going out and your coming in …” – This is
being protected in departure and in arrival.
“… from this time
forth and for evermore.” – This is
being watched over by God, in the present and in the future.
BLACK: Holy Bible (RSV)
BLUE: Prof. Marcos Cesar
