The Battle Belongs to the Lord

“We shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us.”

—PATRICK HENRY

The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.

—Exodus 14:14

Complication is often the result of not trusting God to fight our battles for us. The Israelites were between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army, which was a frightening place to be. They were crying and wanting to run away but God sent a message through Moses saying, “The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.”

When three armies came against Jehoshaphat and the people, their first inclination was to be afraid. But they intentionally set themselves apart to seek God, and He told them, “Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s” (2 Chronicles 20:15).

How do you see battles; are they yours or God’s? Remember, it is not what happens in life that makes it so complicated, but it is the way we approach what happens that stirs up stress and strife. It is the mind-set we embrace which determines whether or not we experience peace or turmoil.

When Jehoshaphat began worshiping God, he sent singers out to sing and others were appointed to praise. Soon the armies became confused and slaughtered one another. Do you want to live in confusion, or would you rather confuse the enemy? Begin to worship, praise, and sing, and do it, especially, when you have a problem. God will fight your battles for you and you can continue enjoying your life while you wait for His victory.