Text: Psalm 118:6 – “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?” INTRODUCTION Dear one, I came to remind you that despite the wars that encircle your life, God is on your side! David, encircled on every side by wars, plots, and evil men, stood firm and declared: "The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid." For who shall be against us when God is with us? (Romans 8:31). No hellish power, no man's conspiracy, no family altar is greater than a life that has God's support. 1. THE MEANING OF "THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE" It is to say you are not alone in the fight (Exodus 14:14 – "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."). It implies that you are protected (Psalm 91:2 – "He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust."). It implies that you have a guaranteed victory (2 Chronicles 20:15 – "The battle is not yours, but God's"). 2. THE IMPLICATIONS OF GOD BEING ON YOUR SIDE Fear ...
Text: Psalm 57:4 – “ My soul is among lions : and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.” INTRODUCTION Beloved, life is a battlefield and not a playground. We live in a world where wickedness exists. The Psalmist here says, “ My soul is among lions. ” There are powers that behave like lions, always ready to tear destinies, devour lives, and swallow progress. But I came to announce to you today: " every lion roaring against your destiny shall be silenced by fire!" 1. THE REALITY OF THE LIONS OF LIFE These lions represent enemies of destiny. Some are spiritual lions - demonic forces (1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”). Some are human lions - wicked men and women whose teeth are like spears, whose words are like arrows. David faced Saul, Goliath, and conspirators—men who became lions against his destiny. You too may...