“Happy is he who has God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” This tells us that God is all we need for today—and for tomorrow. When you know God, you have happiness, help and hope: happiness in walking with Him, help for the burdens of the day and hope for the concerns of the future. What more could you want?

Who is the God of Jacob?

He is the creator (v.6):

Our God is great enough, wise enough and strong enough to create and sustain and run this universe and take care of our problems today.

He is the judge (v.7).

God knows when you have been wrongly criticized. Leave the judgment with Him. Don’t waste your time and energy trying to fight battles that only God can fight for you. He’s with all of His people, and He does what is right.

He is the Father.

Verse 7 offers a picture of the Father feeding the hungry. God’s Word always assures us of His provisions (Phil.4:9).

He is the redeemer (vv.7,8).

The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; … The Lord loves the righteous.

He is the king (v.10).

He is the God of Jacob. Jacob stumbled and made mistakes, but God remained his God. The eternal God is our refuge.

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God is your greatest refuge. But He doesn’t simply shelter you; He provides for you and strengthens you. God of Jacob is your God. Call upon Him, and He will be your help, hope and happiness.