If the LORD Were Not On Our Side Psalm 124

A psalm of ascents (120-134) A psalm of David A psalm that declares the deliverance of God people Repetition of vs. 1 & 2, possibly vs. 1 is a title, or vs. 2 is designed as responsive

If the LORD had not been on our side The Lord IS on our side God is with us. There is nothing He cannot do for His people Romans 15:4, we learn from the Old Testament about Him! Consider examples.

If the LORD had not been on our side The Lord IS on our side Abraham – Genesis 12:3 Joseph in Egypt Moses – Exodus 3:12 Joshua and Caleb – Numbers 14:9 David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17:37, 44-45 Elijah vs. prophets of Baal – 1 Kings 18

If the LORD had not been on our side The Lord IS on our side Isaiah 41:10, Haggai 1:14 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego - Daniel 3:16-18 Daniel in Lion’s den – Daniel 6:16 Peter delivered – Acts 12 While intervention today is not miraculous, know that God CAN deliver us

If the LORD had not been on our side The Lord IS on our side Romans 8:31, 37, if God is for us, who can be against us Matthew 28:20, I am with you always Hebrews 13:5-6, the Lord is my helper, I will not fear. What can man do… 1 John 4:4, He is greater than He who is in the world.

If the LORD had not been on our side The Lord IS on our side Beware of false assumptions Sometimes nations think God is with them because of some victory, or prosperity. Is America a Christian nation? No! Sometimes individuals assume the Lord is with them because all is well – but see Matthew 5:45, Acts 4:24-25

If the LORD had not been on our side WHO is on the Lord’s side? He who obeys His will! Psalm 24:3-4, who will ascend to His holy hill? Clean hands and pure heart. Also Psalm 15 1 John 3:24, he who keeps His commandments abides in Him Luke 9:23, he denies himself, takes up his cross and follows Him Matthew 6:33, seeking Him first

If the LORD had not been on our side They would have been overwhelmed Waters would have overwhelmed, men would have swallowed us alive, our souls would have been flooded The exact event are unknown. Could be many occasions. 2 Samuel 5:17-25, David faced the Philistines after being coroneted in Israel.

If the LORD had not been on our side They would have been overwhelmed When we feel overwhelmed. We are living in uncertain times. It may seem that the world is winning. This is nothing new – Phil. 3:18- 20, 2 Timothy 3:13 NEVER forget that He is in control! True faith is a calm spirit with the most troubling of circumstances Proverbs 29:25

Our help is in the Name of the LORD Blessed be the Lord! Praise Him always, regardless of what we are facing Snares – traps, cf. 2 Corinthians 2:11. We can face them – James 1:2- 4, Romans 5:3-5 Floods – things overwhelming – sometimes enemies, but sometimes our own emotions Don’t give up – Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:9

Our help is in the Name of the LORD He has delivered us - Not given as prey to the enemy. They have escaped, as a bird freed from the snare

Our help is in the Name of the LORD He has delivered us - Deliverance – to be set free, saved. Matthew 6:13 – pray for deliverance from the evil one 2 Cor. 1:9-10 – delivered from so great a death

Our help is in the Name of the LORD He has delivered us - Deliverance Colossians 1:13 – delivered from the powers of darkness 2 Thess. 3:1-2 – Paul’s request, delivered from unreasonable and wicked men 2 Timothy 3:10-11 - delivered out of various persecutions

Our help is in the Name of the LORD He has delivered us - Deliverance 2 Timothy 4:17-18– even when alone, Paul knew the Lord stood with him and could deliver him 2 Peter 2:9 – He knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation

Our help is in the Name of the LORD God can deliver us – in His own time and in His own way! Luke 18:7-8 Our help is in the name of the LORD who made heaven and earth – ultimate trust in Him!

Where is your trust?