Scripture: Psalm 123:1–2
“Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us.” — Psalm 123:1–2 (KJV)
The enemy has raged, and reproach has asked, “Where is your God?” Psalm 123 gives the believer’s response: “Unto thee lift I up mine eyes.” The Psalmist did not continue looking at those who mocked him. He did not allow their words to decide where his attention would remain. He lifted his eyes above the reproach, above the situation and above every power that appeared to be in control. His help was not among those surrounding him. It was with the One who dwells in the heavens.
Where you look during trouble matters. If your eyes remain fixed on the rage of the enemy, every new development will increase your fear. If you keep watching those who oppose you, their actions will begin to determine your peace. The Psalmist chose to look higher.
The God who seemed absent to the mockers was not missing. He was dwelling in the heavens, far above everything troubling His people. The situation had not brought Him down from His position, and the enemy had not risen to His level. Therefore, the Psalmist lifted his eyes to the One who was still above it all.
He compared his waiting to servants watching the hand of their master. A servant paid close attention to the master’s hand because one movement could give direction, provide what was needed or bring an end to the waiting. In the same way, the Psalmist knew that the answer to his reproach did not require the strength of many hands. It required the movement of God’s hand.
One movement of His hand can scatter what has gathered against you. His hand can restore what the enemy has damaged, open what has remained closed and change the condition that caused people to ask, “Where is your God?” So, you must not look away.
Waiting becomes difficult when nothing appears to be changing. You may be tempted to turn to another source, accept an ungodly alternative or take matters into your own hands. But the Psalmist said, “Our eyes wait upon the LORD our God.” Not upon people who may disappoint, nor upon methods that compromise faith, but upon the Lord.
To wait with your eyes upon God is to remain expectant. It is to believe that His hand has not become weak and that He has not lost sight of you. The delay may test your confidence, but it does not reduce His power.
Keep your eyes upon Him until He answers because nothing happening around you is greater than the One who dwells in the heavens.
Prayer: Lord, I lift my eyes to You. As I wait upon You, stretch forth Your hand over my situation. Give me direction, defend Your purpose in my life and bring an end to every reproach, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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