THE 7th OF JULY
FEAR NOT, BECAUSE GOD IS BY OUR SIDE
“I called on the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 118:5-6
We all face challenging times in life, much like those described by King David in these verses. When we choose to act righteously and call on the Lord in faith, He is always faithful to see us through. David, a man after God’s own heart, learned to fulfill God’s will. Though he was not perfect in his obedience, he always repented and sincerely sought God’s forgiveness when he sinned.
If our hearts are truly clean and we have repented of our sins, we can be confident that God is on our side and we have nothing to fear. No man can rob us of our salvation as long as we desire to belong to God. Even if our physical bodies are harmed or killed, it is a victory for us, as we will be with our Lord in an instant.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being on my side and for always answering when I call on Your Name. Help me to fear only You and keep my heart pure. Lord, help me to quickly repent when I sin and to live righteously, so that there is no sin between us that would give the enemy a foothold. Thank You, Jesus, for being for me and not against me. You want me to live without fear of people or evil, and provide a way of escape no matter how dire the situation. Praise and glory to Your Holy Name, dear Lord. Amen.