1. If the LORD Were Not On Our Side
Psalm 124

2. A psalm of ascents ( )
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

3. 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.

4. 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 – Kings 18

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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: delivered out of various persecutions

15. 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

16. 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!

17. Where is your trust?