S--Psalm 124
O--Verse 5 of the Song of Ascents. King David is leading his fellow Israelites in a rehearsal of God's past protection of them. He wants them to acknowledge that any victory they've had in the past--and there have been MANY--all came from the Lord, Who has always been on their side. He's completing the thought of Chapter 123 verses 3-4, reminding himself and his fellow travelers that God has shown mercy before, there's no reason to think He won't show it again. David breaks out in praise to God, kneeling before God in thanksgiving for the deliverance He's provided. He restates Chapter 121 verses 1-2 "Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth."
A--Rehearsing the past protection, provision, and faithfulness of God should be a major part of our praise! We may not sing the Song of Ascents at our churches, but there are plenty of songs that lead us in praise in the same way. One of my favorites right now is "Is He Worthy?" by Andrew Peterson. Just as David in verse 1 says "Let Israel now say...", so also this song leads us to join in and affirm that Yes, we agree with all of these things. And it also leads us to look to the One who is worthy, the One who is our help, Christ Jesus, Maker of heaven and earth.
K--Blessed be the Lord, who is on our side!
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