"Thus says the Lord: 'Do not be afraid or dismayed because of this multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's.'" 2 Chronicles 20:15 NKJV
This statement underpins everything that concerns us. It's the main part of the solution to our problem but, is one of the last things that we consider when we are in a crisis. Many years ago, my wife and I were faced with a problem that needed urgent attention. We had to drive unexpectedly, overnight, to London to try to resolve this. We had one praise tape in our car and continually played one track that had the words, 'Why worry, God's in charge, the Lord of the land and sea, I'll put my trust in the one who saves and He'll take care of me.' And He did. It took a few days to sort out but God came through for us big time.
This is the value of God's Word whether it be from the bible or a song; it enriches our soul and gives us peace. What these words were saying to us were, 'Don't worry, I'm in charge, I will take care of things and you will not have to do a thing.' These are the gold nuggets that God gives us when we need them so much. He is always there for us, through thick and thin.
Here Jehoshaphat after declaring a fast, needed encouragement and God gave him this through Jahaziel, who was part of this fast. To hear that the battle was not his but the Lords, greatly encouraged Jehoshaphat and gave him a fresh outlook on the problem, and He will do the same for you as well.
You may be going through a rough time at present; one in which you cannot see a way through. However, even though you cannot see a way through, God can and He is telling you to leave it to Him, it's His battle not yours.You may have sleepless nights worrying about the problem, but God doesn't. He will defeat where man will retreat. As you give the problem to God, He will give you the victory because, He is a winner and so can you be because the battle is His not yours.
Copyright 2021 Grahame Howard
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