How do we know that God is our help and hope?

In Psalm 146, believers are reminded that God is our help, specifically the 'God of Jacob,' highlighting His covenant faithfulness. This psalm establishes that true happiness comes from placing our hope in the Lord, who is reliable and ever-present. In times of need, the faithful can confidently turn to God for help, knowing He provides for the hungry and binds up the brokenhearted. The assurance found in God’s character as the ultimate source of help reinforces the believer's hope in Christ, the ultimate mediator of our relationship with God.