MORNING MANNA           7-30-21

Far too many people have the idea that God is against them. They suppose that if God was for them they would be without problems, pain, suffering, and death. They also feel that there wouldn’t be so many restrictions placed on them, such as the commandments, and that they would be free to do as they please. That just goes to show their lack of understanding of God and also of their own sinfulness. Just because God appoints or allows things we don’t understand doesn’t mean that he doesn’t care or that he is at fault. Were we as wise as God we would agree with all that He does.

Even Among those who have been saved there are times when the difficulties of life overwhelms them and distorts their reasoning. They might even feel that God is being unfair or treating them like an enemy. Therefore, it does us good to meditate on these words – “God is for me”. It might be a time of terrible suffering, tragic sin, terrific shortage, or something else. The nature of the problem doesn’t matter, our God is bigger than any problem and is able to enable us to overcome them. But to do so we must cling to the truth of this verse and others such as Romans 8:28 and 31. I could cite 1001 examples of how God has proven He is for us, but it would be to no avail if you refuse to believe His word. If you fail to believe God’s promises you must live with the consequences.

What David said was not only true of him, it is true of all. Our tears and prayers do not go unnoticed, nor are they forgotten by God. We see that in the mention of the bottle and the book. Your needs are never forgotten or placed on the back burner. He considers all that concerns us and responds in a way that proves He is for us.

The more you know about God the greater the comfort you derive from these words. So as you read them you ought to take into account all the Bible says about Him. A good example is Heb. 13:5-6 where we are reminded that God is our helper and will not forsake us. He is for us, to protect and provide, to guard and to guide, to give courage and comfort. Were He not for us we would have perished long ago. So, rest in peace dear friend. Knowing God is for us, we need not fear anything or anyone who is against us. With God for us we are on the winning side! – HDS