The Answer
“…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 (ESV)
In the passage above, King Jehoshaphat and all of Judah had prayed to the Lord for help because the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir had come against them. They were outnumbered and would have been defeated. But the king sought the Lord, and God sent them an answer. God reassured them that there was no need to fear because, although it looked like they would have to fight, the battle belonged to God.
This passage is so encouraging because it reminds us that God cares about His people. He is interested in our problems, and He is greater than anything we will ever face. Hallelujah! Scripture teaches us that we will have troubles in this world, but our focus should never be on the problem—it should be on the Problem Solver.
God brought the answer to the king and told him that Judah would have victory, but they still had to face the battle. Many times, we want God to simply wipe away the problem, but that is not usually how He works. God told the king where to meet the enemy and how to approach the battle line. He gave them a specific formation that made no sense in the natural: the praise and worshippers were to march out first.
Scripture says, “And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another.” —2 Chronicles 20:22–23 (ESV)
We learn that although God promised them victory, it required them to move in faith. It was not until they began to praise and worship God that victory took place. Every battle we face belongs to the Lord, and victory will come as we worship, praise, and step out in faith.
Key Takeaways
The answer always requires a move of faith.
God uses our problems to mature us and draw us closer to Him.
Beginning every battle with praise and worship positions us for victory.
Prayer
Father,
Thank You for reminding us that every battle we face belongs to You. Help us to trust Your voice above our fear and to follow Your instructions even when they don’t make sense to us. Teach us to begin every battle with praise, knowing that worship shifts our focus from the problem to the One who holds the victory. Strengthen our faith so that we move when You speak, confident that You go before us. We give You glory, honor, and praise for the victories You have already prepared. Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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