In the face of impending massacre, these words made all the difference:

"Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's." (2 Chronicles 20.15)

"You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you." (2 Chronicles 20.17)

"put your trust in the LORD your God and you will be established. Put your trust in His prophets and succeed." (2 Chronicles 20.20)

Against incredible odds, and almost certain annihilation, God's reassurance and directives to His people turned defeat into overwhelming victory. Don't surrender to fear and dismay. Don't worry about the battle, which is not yours to fight. Face down the enemy, and let God bring victory. Trust fully in your Father, and the words of His prophets. 

There is not a single believer who is not facing overwhelming forces. The mass of humanity is bent on a direction that is in radical opposition to the realm of God and the kingdom of God. That places each of us in a battle of staggering proportions, in which defeat is certain. Yet, it is against this backdrop that God does what God does best. This epic David-versus-Goliath struggle is ultimately His, and dare not be fought with our own minuscule resources. The priority is to "station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf". Our role is stand; His is to fight to battle. 

Praying that these words will be a strength and encouragement in all you face today.

Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012