In Psalm 124, David reflects on an event in which, had it not been for the Lord’s faithful preservation, Israel would have been no more. He calls the people of God to reflect on the question, “What if the Lord had not intervened?” He does so in order to drive them to hopeful worship as they are strengthened by future grace.

When you are faced with daunting circumstances, this psalm exhorts you to ask the important question, “What if the Lord had not been on my side? What would have happened and where would I be?”