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If the LORD Were Not On Our Side

Psalm 124 reminds us of the deliverance of God's people and emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord's power. This psalm highlights various biblical examples of God's intervention and encourages believers to place their ultimate trust in Him. Despite facing overwhelming challenges, we can find hope and strength in knowing that God is on our side.

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If the LORD Were Not On Our Side

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

  2. 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

  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 – 1 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 circumstancesProverbs 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 3:10-11 - 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?

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