The Battle is the Lord’s

 

Text: 2 Chronicles 20:15(KJV)

And he said, ‘Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Friends, there are moments in life when the weight of opposition feels overwhelming in our minds, covering families, health, finances, or calling. The scripture today reminds us that victory does not come from human strength neither is it from our several strategies but it comes from God’s outstretch hand that brings about our safety. Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you. He is always there to fight our battles despite the overwhelming fears attached in any case as He brings about the amazing peace at the final point. Therefore, we must learn to surrender all our battles to the almighty God. According to the scripture, we can see that Jehoshaphat praises went ahead of the army and God caused the enemy to defeat themselves. Exodus 14:13 -14 - Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.

Interestingly, when God says the battle is His, He takes responsibility for the outcome. So, relax. Then, we should not even struggle with the ownership of the fight. As we submit our all, he will assure of undeniable triumph in every area of our lives. Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Hence, we must develop a posture of trust, obedience, prayer and praise to Him. It is not time to panic, so let’s rely on God. He often wins battles in ways that silence human boasting and magnify His glory which is called divine strategy. Then, let’s allow God to take charge because he is ready to make away where there seems to be no way even in this season in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, I acknowledge that this battle is never beyond you, so teach me to trust your supremacy over present and future battles in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to release all to God as to let Him do what only He can do