How does this verse connect with Romans 8:31 about God being for us? The Verse in Focus “The LORD is for me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6) Romans 8:31 Revisited “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Shared Heartbeat of the Two Verses • Same verb, same assurance: “is for me / us.” • Both move from God’s position to human confidence. • Fearlessness is the practical outworking—no dread of people or powers. God’s Side of the Equation • Personal advocacy: “The LORD is for me,” not merely near me. • Covenant loyalty: He binds Himself to act on behalf of His people (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 31:6). • Unchanging character: “I, the LORD, do not change” (Malachi 3:6). Our Side of the Equation Because He is for us… – We refuse paralyzing fear (Psalm 27:1). – We silence accusations—human or demonic (Revelation 12:10–11). – We rest in security beyond circumstances (Hebrews 13:5–6). The Unbreakable Logic 1. God is absolutely sovereign (Psalm 115:3). 2. That sovereign God has declared Himself “for” His redeemed. 3. Therefore, no created opposition can ultimately prevail (Isaiah 54:17; 1 John 4:4). Why Both Verses Matter Together • Psalm 118:6 gives the individual, real-time testimony. • Romans 8:31 offers the doctrinal foundation—anchored in Christ’s atonement and resurrection (Romans 8:32–34). • Together they knit experience and theology: what the psalmist felt on the battlefield, Paul confirms from the cross and the empty tomb. Living It Out Today • Speak the truth aloud: personalize both verses in prayer and daily declarations. • Trace God’s “for-you” acts in Scripture and in your own story—keep a journal of providences. • Face opposition with calibrated courage: evaluate threats in the light of God’s pledged advocacy, not in the glare of human power. |
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