God is on our side

Psalm 20

This psalm assumes one thing: that God is on our side. It is a prayer for the king, and it could be applied as a prayer for our new president as well. Reading this prayer we become certain of God's love for three main people groups.

God is on the side of the church. We can have all the confidence in the world to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. He has promised to be with us till the end of the age. Whatever we ask according to His will, He will answer our prayer. He is preparing a place in heaven for us.

God is on the side of Israel. They are His chosen people. Genesis 12:3. See note

Ps 20:6-8. God has not given up on them. Romans11:1 (read some of this chapter for context). See note on Revelation 12-14.

God is merciful toward mankind in general. He is definitely on their side because He so loved the world. He doesn't want anyone to be lost. 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that God is delaying the final judgment for the repentance of the unsaved. And Jesus was born, died, and risen again for a world lost and in rebellion against God.

The angels sang, "Peace on earth, goodwill toward men" when they announced His coming. And Jesus did not come to bring condemnation but to offer salvation to anyone who will surrender to God.

As God's people, we should have the same attitude. We should desire and pray for the needs of everyone, not just  other Christians like ourselves. This psalm should be a prayer we can honestly intercede for anyone, friend or enemy, ally or persecuter. They will know we are Christians by our love, not exclusivity.

In the face of opposition and riots against the current administration, let us remember these truths and hold on to them as we deal with these misguided individuals. May they be enlightened and saved from sin. May they know the Jesus we love and proclaim.