04 March 2008 Devotion for Today “God is on Our Side” Psalm 124:1-8
Can you recall what it was like as a child at school, to experience the insufferable humiliation of having to endure “choosing up sides” to play a game of basketball in gym class? You know how it goes- the coach chooses two who are competitive athletes to be team captains, who then take turns picking the best of the students according to their abilities. The ones with the least prowess or competitive seem to be chosen grudgingly, as no one seems to want them on their side for fear they will become a detriment to the game.
If you have ever been in that situation you know how desperately you cry out for approval, for some one to pick you before you end up being chosen last.
I want you to know, however, that there is One who has already chosen you as His beloved and desires you to be on His side. The Psalmist writes: “If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side, Let Israel now say- If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive, when their wrath was kindled against us; then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. Our soul has escaped the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:1-8
The Psalmist tells us that we have God who comes to our defense, who stands against anyone who dares to threaten or intimidate us. He is our power whenever we feel powerless, and our Helper when we feel helpless. When we are in a trap we cannot get out of, God comes along and releases us. He will not let us drown in the sea of our critics who delight in watching us get overwhelmed in a stream of troubles. Indeed, our help is in the name of the Lord.
Do you feel overwhelmed today without much support from those around you? You can take heart to know that God is there for You. You are precious to Him, and He will not allow you to get swallowed alive or leave you for last to be chosen. He is on your side!
Have a blessed day!
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