Swept Off Your Feet

 “If it had not been the Lord was on our side. . .” (Psalm 124:1a)

In this psalm, David says the Lord did not let the enemy swallow them alive; the raging waters of their fury did not overwhelm them. For this, he praised God, knowing their help was from the Lord; He was on their side, and they escaped harm.

But what happens when the Lord is not on your side? If you have wandered from God’s care or you are living in rebellion, you still belong to Him, but fight life’s battles in your strength, not His. The enemy of your soul swoops in and sweeps you off your feet. He wants you fixated on your circumstances believing there is no hope; you will drown in the surge coming against you. His roars (1 Peter 5:8) can paralyze you with fear; his lies cause doubt, frustration, hopelessness, disappointment. He throws your way, whatever it takes for you to lose your footing and fall. But your Savior is nearby, ready and willing to help and lead you to victory if you only ask Him.

If you have not invited Jesus into your life, the Lord is not on your side. You face the world’s evils alone; you will lose life’s battles. But this isn’t what God wants; He wants to help you, save you, not only from the enemy but from eternal separation. If you feel you’ve been swept off your feet by the adversary of your soul (or people around you) who seeks your demise, God is greater and always nearby to rescue the perishing who call out to Him. The One who saves wants you to live eternally with Him.