He is with you
“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, when their wrath was kindled against us;” ~ Psalms 124:2-3
Psalm 124 is a powerful testimony of God’s protection and deliverance. David reflects on how, if it weren’t for the Lord, the enemy would have overtaken him. Yet, God was faithful, keeping him from destruction. This passage reminds us that no matter how overwhelming the battle, no matter how high the waters rise, we are not alone. He is with us.
It’s easy to say that God is on our side, and He is when you receive Him as your Lord and Savior! But the greater question is: Are we on His side? When Joshua encountered the angel of the Lord in Joshua 5:13-14, he asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” The angel responded, “Neither, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” This response shifts our perspective. Instead of asking whether God is on our side, we should focus on bringing our life into agreement with His agenda and kingdom.
God’s purpose is greater than any battle we face. He has already planned our path, filled it with His blessings, and secured our victory. Our role is to walk in obedience, trust Him, and live with the confidence that our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth ~ Psalm 124:8.
Psalm 124 paints a vivid picture of the dangers that could have destroyed us, but didn’t because God stepped in.
- Verses 1-3: If God hadn’t been on our side, our enemies would have consumed us.
- Verses 4-5: If He hadn’t intervened, the floods of trouble would have drowned us.
- Verse 6: But blessed be the Lord because He did not allow us to be devoured!
- Verse 7: He broke the snare of the enemy. We are free!
- Verse 8: Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth.
This Psalm isn’t just about looking back at what God has done, it’s about moving forward with faith. If He rescued you before, He will do it again. The same God who delivered David, who instructed Joshua, and who has brought you through past battles is still with you today.
If we truly believe that God is with us, our lives will display that confidence. Here’s how you can get started:
- Acknowledge His Presence Daily – Begin each day with the awareness that God is with you. Pray, worship, and speak His promises over your life. Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- Line your life up with His Plan – Instead of asking God to bless your plans, seek His place and direction for your day. Ask, “Lord, what do You want me to do today? How can I walk out Your purpose today?” When you are in step with His will, you walk in the flow of His blessings.
- Refuse Fear – When trials come, declare, “If it had not been the Lord…” and remind yourself of past victories. Fear loses its grip when you trust in God’s faithfulness.
- Encourage Others – Psalm 124 begins with, “Let Israel now say…” This is a invitation for the people to testify! Share your testimony. Encourage others with how God has delivered you.
- Celebrate Your Victory – Speak Psalm 124:8 over your life: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” If He created the universe, surely, He can handle whatever you face today.
Right now, take a moment to think about what God has brought you through. Write down specific ways He has rescued, protected, and directed your life. Then, thank Him and step forward with confidence knowing He is with you.
Today, I want to encourage you to shift your perspective from asking if God is on your side to making sure you are on His. The safest, most blessed place you can be is on the path He intricately designed for you. The battles you’ve faced, the ones that should have taken you out, are a witness to His faithfulness. If it had not been the Lord who was with you, where would you be? But He was there. He is still there. He is leading, guiding, and making a way for you even now. So, stand firm, trust in Him, and walk boldly in the confidence that your help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.Top of Form
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Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 124, Joshua 5:13-15
1 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—
2 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us,
3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, when their wrath was kindled against us;
4 Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul;
5 Then the swollen waters would have gone over our soul.”
6 Blessed be the Lord, Who has not given us as prey to their teeth.
7 Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
Joshua 5: 13-15
13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?”
14 So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.”
And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?”
15 Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.
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