The Bible consistently reveals one powerful truth: God is for His people. When God stands for someone, circumstances may resist, enemies may rise, and delays may happen—but His purpose will still prevail.
We see this clearly in the story of Israel in Egypt. God had promised freedom to His people, yet Pharaoh refused to let them go. Despite oppression, resistance, and repeated delays, God remained committed to protecting His own. Through signs, wonders, and judgment, God showed that no earthly power could override His will. When the firstborn of Egypt died, Pharaoh finally released Israel.
This wasn’t just about power—it was about ownership and covenant. God knew how to defend His people because they belonged to Him.
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14
God also delights when His children place absolute trust in Him. When we believe that God is truly for us, He moves—sometimes in ways we never expected—to show up on our behalf.
This truth continues in the New Testament.
Jesus reassured His followers that God’s care didn’t stop with the Old Covenant:
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31
Peter denied Jesus, yet God was still for him—restoring him, strengthening him, and using him mightily.
Paul persecuted believers, yet when he encountered Christ, God showed that grace could rewrite his story.
The disciples faced storms, persecution, and uncertainty, but God’s presence never left them.
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5
God being “for us” doesn’t mean life will always be easy. It means we are never alone, never abandoned, and never fighting battles by ourselves. God knows how to keep His own, guide His own, and defend His own.
Let’s Open the Conversation
What does “God is for me” look like in your everyday life?
How has knowing God is for you encouraged you when you made mistakes?
What is one area where you are trusting God right now and already seeing Him show up?
Let’s encourage one another as we grow together in Christ 🤍
