Psalm 124

Psalm 124

The author of this Psalm is unknown. The default answer for authorship of a Psalm is David, but in this case that might not be correct. A better answer and context for this psalm would be Mordecai or someone close to him or Esther. The Book of Esther is an excellent commentary for this poem.

This Psalm needs to be prayed by every Christian in regard to the persecution of the church today. We hear daily of a new wave of persecution breaking out against the church. The persecution of the church is a story that is repeated throughout her history. 

The powers of darkness hate the church and in their cruelty wish to inflict pain, sorrow, and harm. But God is on the side of the persecuted church. In Christ the church will prevail. But until then we are on our way to that final victory, we will and ought to expect suffering. We must stand with and for the persecuted faithful. To say nothing is to speak, and to do nothing is to act. For persecuted Christians, pray this psalm and then do more.

“Lord, grant the church strength in suffering until the day of our victory in You. AMEN."