- On my Side
Psalm 118:6
The Lord is on my side;
I will not fear:
What can man do unto me?
The Lord is on my side and promises to always be on my side. Being on my side implies that there is some kind of war or fight or game going on, and there is. A spiritual battle is being waged for our eternal souls; this battle is to the death, eternal life and death; this battle is about winning or losing life.
In this serious battle it is certainly good to know that the Lord is on my side. I have no doubt that with the Lord on my side I cannot lose, but I will for sure win. I will not lose life, but I will win eternal and abundant life. Therefore, I will not fear anything, for no one can do anything to me with God on my side. He Himself will fight for me against everything that would conspire against me.
During those times when I feel like I am losing, when things aren’t going well, when nothing is working out well, and I am feeling down and out, then I remember that the Lord is on my side. I know He will lift me up and give me victory. I have life and will not lose it. The promise is true and unconditional: He is on my side. The consequence of this promise: I will not fear. The truth is, if I can believe it, I do not need to worry, doubt, wonder, be afraid, or be anxious for anything. My peace of mind will be much stronger and better when I believe this promise.