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Life is a perilous journey. In times of danger, where do we look for help? The psalmist answers, “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth”. It is the LORD from whom our help comes. The one who does not sleep, the one who keeps us from this time forth and forevermore.

This psalm tells us that the LORD is the keeper of his people. This doesn't guarantee us personal security from every hardship, but it does guarantee us that he will guard his people and take them to their final inheritance.

Where do we turn in times of trouble? Again and again, we see how the shantytown of this world fails to provide true security. This psalm is a wonderful tonic as our eyes are lifted to the Most High. He really will deliver all those who take refuge in him.

Will I make it to the end? At the close of Hebrews, these famous verses pick up the great lessons of the book - reminding us what God has done and why we can trust him to get us over the finish line.

Will I make it to the end? At the close of Hebrews, these famous verses pick up the great lessons of the book - reminding us what God has done and why we can trust him to get us over the finish line.

How should we pray when we realise that we’re dust? If the last 18 months has taught us anything, we are fleeting and fragile with one foot in the grave. This psalm is a great place to turn for answers: the eternal God can give life to the dust.