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There is a verse that deeply stirred my spirit today — “If the Lord had not been on our side…” (Psalm 124:1).  I found  a song of David that celebrates the faithfulness of God toward His people. David looks back at Israel’s history and says, “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us alive.” What a declaration! These words remind us that every victory, every deliverance, every moment of protection we have experienced is not because of our strength, wisdom, or luck — it’s because God was on our side. Without Him, our enemies, whether physical or spiritual, would have swallowed us whole. We would have been crushed by the pressures of life. But God stepped in, and His saving hand lifted us out of danger. Only God’s People Can Say This Notice that David says, “If the Lord had not been on our side — let Israel say…” That statement is not universal. It’s not for everyone. It’s for God’s people — those ...

When Jesus was told about the condition of Lazarus, He said to His disciples, “This sickness will not end in death. It is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” (John 11:4) When He arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had already been dead for four days. Martha came out to meet Him, and Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” (John 11:40) Then Jesus asked where Lazarus was buried. As He approached the tomb, He told them to remove the stone. There are things in life that Jesus will not do for you — you must do them yourself. Removing the stone represents removing your doubts, fears, and unbelief. Before the miracle can happen, you must do your part. When the stone was taken away, Jesus gave thanks to God — even while Lazarus still lay dead. That’s faith in action! Give thanks to God for what has not yet happened. See it as already done, because your gratitude opens the door for His glory to be revealed...