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This Battle Is Not Yours

“We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12

Not long ago I drove along a familiar highway and cried out to the Lord, “What do You want me to do? I need Your help!” I let the tears flow, gripped the steering wheel, and repeated my prayer.

In that moment, I thought of King Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament. Faced with an overwhelmingly large army, he recognized his own weakness. Rather than crafting a military strategy, he gathered the people, proclaimed a fast, and called Judah to seek the Lord together.

On my drive, I felt a similar sense of helplessness. I asked God to fix my eyes on Him, His character, and His faithfulness. As I did, my heart was lifted. Jehoshaphat received these comforting words: “The battle is not yours … you will not have to fight this battle … the LORD will be with you” (2 Chronicles 20:15, 17). Often while seeking a visible solution or plan, we forget that what we need is the presence of God Himself. And because of Christ, we trust that whatever our mistakes or fears, God’s presence never leaves us. He fights for us, equips us, and gives us peace during uncertainty.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
2 Chronicles 20:1-15

INSIGHT
Thank You, God, that in my most shattering moments, You will not leave me. I look to You and Your wisdom and trust You to act on my behalf. Amen

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Esther 5-6
Psalm 40
Luke 3

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