Day 3: Fighting our Battles Biblically
Fighting our Battles Biblically
During this time of prayer and fasting, in humility, we are calling on the Lord. We recognize that we are finite and unable to meet the challenges we face without God’s help. Simply put, WE NEED HIM! So, we set ourselves to call upon our God, just as the children of Israel did during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. In 2 Chronicles 20, a great multitude was coming against Israel. Jehoshaphat, though afraid, set his face to seek the Lord. He proclaimed a fast throughout all of Judah.
As fear gripped their hearts, Israel called upon the Lord. Their future was uncertain. The enemy was lurking at the gates. A battle was inevitable. In his prayer, King Jehoshaphat said, “For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you,” verse 12.
God sent the prophet, Jahaziel, with this message, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s” 2 Chronicles 20:15-16.
It is critical to remember that we are indeed engaged in a battle against God’s enemy. However, rest assured that our God doesn’t stand on the sidelines watching the enemy work. God is involved. God is on the move! God is truly with us in the fight! We are fighting God’s enemy, which means God has a bone to pick!
Having said this, if we’re involved in the battle, we must also remember that we are to fight as God fights. God conquers the enemy’s lies with the truth of his word (see Jesus in the wilderness). He shines the light onto the darkness to reveal the schemes of the enemy. He conquers fear with steadfast faith.
My dear brothers and sisters, remember, the battle is not ours. The battle is the Lords! We don’t fight in our own ability or strength. We arm ourselves with the spiritual armor and move forward in power. Be humble enough to array yourself today with the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the belt of truth. We are prepared with the feet of peace. We carry the shield of faith. And we take up the sword of Spirit – which is the word of God!
There are moments when we may seem powerless or helpless against the problems that we face. However, we must continue to fight the good fight of faith. Though you may not know what to do, be like King Jehoshaphat and keep your eyes on the Lord. Our prayer target for today is to keep our eyes on the Lord, regardless of what the battle looks like.
2 Chronicles 20:2-3 (ESV)- Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi) 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
As fear gripped their hearts, Israel called upon the Lord. Their future was uncertain. The enemy was lurking at the gates. A battle was inevitable. In his prayer, King Jehoshaphat said, “For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you,” verse 12.
God sent the prophet, Jahaziel, with this message, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s” 2 Chronicles 20:15-16.
It is critical to remember that we are indeed engaged in a battle against God’s enemy. However, rest assured that our God doesn’t stand on the sidelines watching the enemy work. God is involved. God is on the move! God is truly with us in the fight! We are fighting God’s enemy, which means God has a bone to pick!
Having said this, if we’re involved in the battle, we must also remember that we are to fight as God fights. God conquers the enemy’s lies with the truth of his word (see Jesus in the wilderness). He shines the light onto the darkness to reveal the schemes of the enemy. He conquers fear with steadfast faith.
My dear brothers and sisters, remember, the battle is not ours. The battle is the Lords! We don’t fight in our own ability or strength. We arm ourselves with the spiritual armor and move forward in power. Be humble enough to array yourself today with the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the belt of truth. We are prepared with the feet of peace. We carry the shield of faith. And we take up the sword of Spirit – which is the word of God!
There are moments when we may seem powerless or helpless against the problems that we face. However, we must continue to fight the good fight of faith. Though you may not know what to do, be like King Jehoshaphat and keep your eyes on the Lord. Our prayer target for today is to keep our eyes on the Lord, regardless of what the battle looks like.
2 Chronicles 20:2-3 (ESV)- Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi) 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
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