Our Deliverer is the Lord

What if God hadn't been on our side? This haunting question from Psalm 124 invites us into a profound reflection on God's character as our deliverer. Through three vivid metaphors—the wild beast, the raging flood, and the fowler's snare—we're confronted with the stark reality of our helplessness apart from divine intervention. Yet the psalm doesn't leave us in despair. Instead, it celebrates a fundamental truth that echoes throughout Scripture and culminates in Christ: God is our deliverer. This isn't just ancient history for Israel; it's our present reality. We can declare with confidence today, 'Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.'