Psalm 124 – God is for us

David wrote Psalm 124, the fifth of the Songs of Degrees. In this Psalm he acknowledged that it was the Lord who had protected Israel and ensured her safety. He could not imagine where they would be had not God come to their deliverance. David was reminiscing Israel’s past where God broke through their critical moments, when they were swirling under the heavy attacks of their enemies. He realized that they came out unscathed only because of the Lord’s intervention. The danger was evident, their helplessness was obvious, their defeat was certain, but God’s help made the difference and they were prevented from being ruined.

Israel would have been annihilated if not for God. What a declaration! If God is for us who can be against us! Like He was on Israel’s side, God is also on our side. He will draw near to us when we draw near to Him. And He wants to do for us, exceedingly abundantly above all that we can ever ask or think. In God we have a great ally! Hallelujah!