‘If God be for us, who can be against us?’ (Romans 8:31)

Dear friends, if we are believers in Jesus, all the perfections of Jehovah’s nature are arrayed for our defence and safety. He is engaged by covenant, by promise, and by oath, to support, supply and befriend us. He is for us, engaged in our cause; opposed to our enemies; pledged to deliver us in six troubles, and not forsake us in the seventh.

We may challenge our foes, for God is with us; what then is man? What devils? We may admire our safety, happiness and honour; God the Lord God omnipotent is our ally. We should be grateful, for what is our desert? What do we possess? What were our expectations? What has God promised?

We may triumph in Christ, but only in Christ. If God be for us, then supplies shall certainly be sent us. If God be for us, men or devils shall never prevail over us. If God be for us, we shall overcome the world, conquer death, and eternally inherit glory.

But God is for us, who then shall harm us? What shall alarm or terrify us? God is ours; we are God’s. This is our honour, our happiness, our boast and glory.

Yes, God is above men, devils and sin,
My Jesus’s love the battle shall win:
On His mighty power I’ll daily rely,
All evil before His presence shall fly:
I fear no denial, no danger I fear,
Nor start from a trial, while Jesus is near.

THE DAILY REMEMBRANCER by James Smith (1802-1862)

Journal Jottings

‘At times I feel depressed and sorrowful, yet I have some bright gleams, some sweet enjoyments, and at times I rise above all that is painful within and without me. When I look forward there appears to be a mist before my eyes, and I cannot see my way. The people are greatly encouraged, but I often feel perplexed, I will therefore wait upon my God’.