GOD IS OUR HELP AND STRENGTH

Proclamation:

"The salvation of the righteous comes from The LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble."  Psalms 37:39 (NIV)  The King James Version of this Bible verse reads: " But the salvation of the righteous is of The LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble." 

Explanation:

This verse is taken from one of the psalms of King David, a man after God's own heart. (Acts 13:22)  David's point is that The Lord God is the source of salvation, it is His to give, and He chooses to give it to the righteous believers.  Those are the people with whom He also shares His strength during their time of trouble. (Psalms 46:1)

Application:

Believers know that it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. (Ephesians 2:8)  We also know that our strength and help come from The Lord. (Psalms 121:1)  We know that we need help and protection from evil people and evil forces. (Ephesians 6:11-13)  It is only with the help of The Lord that we are able to stand and survive all that comes up against us in this life. (Psalms 37:40)  If we get knocked down, or fall down, it is with His help that we are able to get back up, and continue on. (Psalms 37:34)