124:1-8
124:1-5 David always gave credit to God for everything good thing that happened in his life. From David, we learn how healthy it is to consistently live with gratitude to God who loves and also provides, plans, and protects. If it had no been for the Lord... is a great exercise for our mind and our faith. We should create opportunities to remember and review the ways God has changed the circumstances to benefit us throughout our lives.
For if it had not been for God, our enemies would be able to swallow us alive. We would become slave to sins and unhealthy emotions and habits. The wrath and injustice of others would wither us down, creating shells and despondent souls. The waters, the chaos and demands of life would overtake us. The water line would rise to prevent our breathing, our peace of mind. God is our preserver and He does it so well, so thoroughly, so consistently. We need only to remember, and to remember to pray to Him when we feel those waters, that chaos coming, rising toward us.
124:6-8 Blessed be the Lord who claims us and changes us from prey of the world to pride in His heart. He enables our soul to escape the cages of fear, enemy, anxiety, greed, and other temptations. He breaks the bonds that prevent us from flight. The Lord of heaven and earth is our help; His power is at our disposal. We need only to accept the relationship He proffers, to trust and love, and pray to Him.
