Psalms 124

Psalms 124:1

As the Israelites look back over their history, it is obvious that God has moved in their lives and made it possible for them to go up to Jerusalem to worship. For this they are giving thanks to God.

Psalms 124:4

These would be the waters of the Red Sea and the waters of the Jordan River and the waters of circumstances in which they found themselves many times.

Psalms 124:6

They know it is God who has helped them.

Psalms 124:8

The children of Israel are worshiping the Creator, “who made heaven and earth.” This is a wonderful little psalm. Now in Psalms 125, as the pilgrim sees Mount Zion, his heart is encouraged for the future. For our own hearts we can bring this up to date and say, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Php_1:6). This has been called a “Song of Security” and is a prediction of Israel’s national restoration.