The Lord Is with Me

Psalm 118:6

Published on: September 5, 2026

Last updated on: September 5, 2026

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The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
Psalm 118:6 NIV

This is such an exclamation of confidence. I am not alone. God is with me, holding me in His hands. And because He is with me, I do not have to fear anything that might happen to me. What can mere mortal men do that would be able to overcome the one who watches over me?

This is not a guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen in my life. But I can be confident that God will not allow anything to happen to me that He will not use for my good (Rom. 8:28). I may not always know what value my suffering brings to me or others around me. But I can be sure that God is using it for my good. In this life, and especially in the one to come.

Because God is with me, I can have boldness when I talk with other people about my Lord. They may scoff, ridicule, or even worse. But nothing they can do will be able to separate me from the love of God (Rom. 8:38-39).

And because God is with me, I can face whatever comes my way each day without fear, knowing that God is walking with me through it. God is bigger than any obstacle I might encounter. So I can trust that He will see me safely through all things. And that He will, in the end, bring me to Himself.

Don’t Be Discouraged by Rejection – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Not everyone we encounter will embrace our faith in Christ. Many will reject us. Don’t be discouraged by rejection. Entrust yourself to God.

I Will Be With You – Exodus 3:12

How often do we feel inadequate for the task God has given us? But, as God told Moses “I will be with you”, so he will also be with us.

Their Hearts Were Hardened – Mark 6:51-52

In my head, I know that God can do anything. Yet how often do I doubt? And how often am I surprised when He does something unexpected?

In the Midst of the Fire – Daniel 3:25

Refuse to compromise and worship the gods of this age. Trust that, regardless of what may come your way, you will not go through it alone.

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Ed Jarrett

Just an old clay jar that God continues to see fit to use in his kingdom's work. I am retired, married with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have followed Jesus for many years. And I love to share what He has given me from His word.

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