God is on our side

Psalm 124:1a "If God had not been on our side---"

God is on our side. Isn't that a relief to know? What if He had not been? David, in Psalm 124 shares what would have happened if God had not been on their side. Thank God He was then and is today. Of course we will be careful not to take this to the extreme hoping to affect the outcome of the NFL season. God is on the side of His people. His people are on every team, so let's not have God taking sides in football. Let's do share what David thought would have happened if God was not for them.

1. They would have been swallowed alive
2. The flood would have engulfed them
3. The torrent would have swept over them
4. The raging waters would have swept them away
5. They would have been torn by the teeth of their enemy
6. They would have been snared like birds

Instead, they escaped, the snare has been broken, God has helped them and they are Praising His Name. Aren't we glad God is on our side, was then and still is now? No matter what army or flood or pestilence or adversity comes into our lives, we can escape and God will see us through. He will protect and provide and will help us. This is His promise and His plan and we just need to keep calling on His Name. God is on our side.

So whatever besets you today, whatever beast would swallow you alive, whatever calamity would drown you, whatever tide threatens to bury you, whatever disaster could sweep you away, whatever might bite you or tear you apart, even if you could get trapped, God will deliver you. He will safely move you forward. Just think of all the things in our lives that we feared would happen that never happened. Sure, stuff happens. But, what would have happened if God had not been on our side? Praise the Lord for His provision, protection and favor. What a blessing to have God on our side. Just think what could or would have happened. Don't dwell on it, just Praise His Name.

So grateful, Pastor Fred

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