"IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?" Beloved, the greatest mercy any man can enjoy is to have God on his side, engaged in his conflict, 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 and called you by His 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, "Thou art Mine." You have said, "I am Thine." He is now your refuge and strength; He is tenderly concerned for your welfare, steadfastly devoted to your cause, and closely observes every step you take. He may try your faith, but will certainly supply your wants. He may exercise your patience, but will never turn a deaf ear to your cries, except when you regard 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 thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Trusting such a promise, who can fail?

For Meditation:
If God is mine, I need not fear
The rage of earth and hell;
He will support my feeble frame,
Their utmost force repel.