In contrast, I was always on your side. (Amos 2:9 ESV)
On Your Side
A few years ago, I stood in a courtroom, representing myself in a minor motor vehicle situation, and watched another poor man attempt to deal with the law on his own. He failed. The judge made mincemeat out of him. And when it was my turn, the judge looked me in the eye and asked, “are you sure you want to do this without a lawyer?”
I was afraid, because no one was on my side.
But God speaks through Amos, speaking about Jesus.
No matter what trouble you are in, no matter what difficulty you are facing, no matter how many tears fill your eyes or blisters cover your fingertips… HE is on your side.
It is even better than you might expect. Jesus is not only on your side when your problems are not your fault. He is on your side always. He is on your side when you see it, and when you do not. He is on your side in the darkness and in the light.
If you are a Christian, He speaks to you in Amos’ words.
We are peculiar, we are never alone.