Show Don't Tell: Psalm 124

Imagine standing at the edge of a turbulent river, the sun hidden behind dark, swirling clouds that threaten to unleash a storm. This was the setting that David evokes in Psalm 124 as he reflects on the perilous moments when Israel faced destruction. “If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel say—if the LORD had not been on our side when people attacked us…” Picture the Israelites, their hearts pounding like war drums, surrounded by enemies, their faces twisted with rage, their voices a cacophony of threats and curses.…