Murphey’s Law Vs God’s Promise

“SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY ARE IN THIS PLACE”

Psalm 54:4 • Amos 3:7 • Psalm 23:6

Page 1 — Introduction: Murphey’s Law Vs God’s Promise

Church, I want to begin this morning with a word that every one of us has heard at some point in our lives. A word that has shaped the way people think, the way people talk, the way people expect their week to go. It’s a word that sounds wise, but it’s actually rooted in fear, not faith. You know it well: Murphy’s Law — “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”

People quote it like Scripture. They live by it like doctrine. They wake up expecting trouble, expecting stress, expecting the next shoe to drop. And if we’re not careful, we start living like that’s the truth.

But this morning, God has given us a better word. A stronger word. A covenant word. A word soaked in promise and dripping with hope.

That word is surely.

Not maybe. Not hopefully. Not if everything lines up just right. Not if the stars align and the weather cooperates.

Surely.

Say it with me, church — surely! Say it again — surely!

Surely God is my help. Surely God reveals His plans. Surely goodness and mercy follow me.

This morning, I want to preach on this truth: Surely goodness and mercy are in this place.

Page 2 — Surely God Is My Help (Psalm 54:4)

Psalm 54:4 declares, “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who keeps me going.”

Church, that means you didn’t get here today on your own strength. You didn’t make it through last week because you were tough enough. You didn’t survive the storm because you were smart enough. You didn’t endure the trial because you were strong enough.

You made it because God helped you.

He helped you when you didn’t even know you needed help. He kept you going when you thought you were done. He held you up when you felt like falling. He whispered strength into your spirit when your body was tired and your mind was weary.

Somebody here today can testify — “If it had not been for the Lord who was on my side, I wouldn’t be standing here.”

Surely God is my help.

Not maybe God will help.

Because Scripture declares with certainty: “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me” (Psalm 54:4).

God’s help is not a possibility—it is a promise. His faithfulness is not fragile; His commitment is not conditional. He is the God who comes, who rescues, who upholds His people with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). Our confidence rests not in circumstances but in the unchanging character of the Helper who never fails.

Not I hope God will help.

Biblical hope is not wishful thinking—it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s revealed Word.

“The Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).

God is not distant or unpredictable; He is a God who speaks, who reveals, who makes His intentions known. Our hope is anchored in His promises, His covenant, His proven track record of faithfulness. We don’t cross our fingers—we stand on His Word.

Not if I’m good enough God will help.

Because God’s help is grounded in His grace, not our performance.

“God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

If God helped us at our worst, He will certainly sustain us now. His mercy is not earned; His kindness is not negotiated. He is the Father who runs to prodigals, the Shepherd who seeks the lost, the Savior who intercedes for the weak.

Our confidence is not in our goodness but in His.Surely.

That means God is already ahead of you. Already preparing your Monday. Already strengthening your steps. Already making a way where there seems to be no way.

Church, you don’t walk into tomorrow alone. You walk in with a surely.

Page 3 — Surely God Has a Plan (Amos 3:7)

Amos 3:7 tells us, “Surely the Lord God does nothing without letting His people know His plans.”

Murphy’s Law says, “Brace yourself — something bad is coming.” But God says, “Calm yourself — I’m already working.”

Murphy’s Law says, “Life is unpredictable.” But God says, “My plan is unshakable.”

Murphy’s Law says, “Expect the worst.” But God says, “Expect Me.”

Church, nothing surprises God. Nothing catches Him off guard. Nothing sneaks up on Him. Nothing confuses Him. Nothing overwhelms Him.

He is not pacing heaven wondering what to do next. He is not wringing His hands hoping things work out. He is not scrambling to fix what the enemy broke.

Surely God has a plan.