God is with me. Psalm 56:9

February 10    God is with me.  Psalms 56:9

Psalm 56:9  When I cry unto thee, then shall mine

enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

Beloved, the greatest mercy a sinner can enjoy is to have God on his side, engaging in his quarrel, and employed in his most important concerns; this mercy is yours.

God is for you; He chose you in Christ before the world began.

He formed you to show forth His praise; He preserved you in Christ until He called you by grace: He quickened you by His Spirit, and led you to Jesus; He has given you His Son, and promised every additional good.

He has said to you “Thou art mine.” You have said, “I am Thine.” He is now your refuge and strength; He is tenderly concerned for your welfare, devotedly attached to your cause, and observes every step you take. He may try your faith, but certainly supply your wants.

He may exercise your patience, but will never turn a deaf ear to your cries, except you indulge iniquity in your heart. No parent ever felt so deeply interested in the welfare of a beloved child, as thy God does in thine.

He says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold the with the right hand of my righteousness.” Trusting such a promise, who can fail!”

If God is mine, I need not fear

The rage of earth and hell;

He will support my feeble frame,

Their utmost force repel.

James Smith