“For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” I need to hear those words. It calms my heart to know that all the raging battles of COVID, racial injustice, and politics belong to God. Rather than feeling powerless, I need to remember the source of all power.

For the Battle is Not Yours, but God’s

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

“For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” I need to hear those words. It calms my heart to know that all the raging battles of COVID, racial injustice, and politics belong to God. Rather than feeling powerless, I need to remember the source of all power.

For the Battle is Real

Jehoshaphat and Judah faced a vast army of enemies, much as we face a disease and those who would put an end to America as we know it. We can learn from their response. Verse 4 of 2 Chronicles 20 tells us that people came from every town in Judah to seek the Lord.

What miracles would God do in response to a people united in their commitment to honor and worship Him—to handle problems His way? Jehoshaphat prayed to God from the temple in Jerusalem saying, “‘We will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’” He is able to rescue us from our enemies.

The people of Judah, men, women, and children, stood before the temple and called on God to save them. In the same way, we must unite to seek God’s help in winning the battles that rage in our country and our world. There is hope for revival and renewal. God offers healing and help to become a light to hearts that are filled with darkness.

For the Battle is Not Ours

We live in the midst of people without hope, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Jehoshaphat’s call to Israel is the message to every Christian. “‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.’”

Jehoshaphat exhorted Israel by fasting and bowing with his face to the ground, “‘Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld … Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’” When the people sang and praised God, He set ambushes and defeated their enemies. God honors our faith with victory.

The Victory is the Lord’s

In times of trouble, Christians are called to enlarge our faith and believe God for wisdom, power, and victory. He is able to rescue us.

© Norma Gail Holtman, July 12, 2020

About the author:

Norma Gail writes Fiction to Refresh Your Spirit. Her contemporary novels, Land of My Dreams, which won the 2016 Bookvana Religious Fiction Award, and Within Golden Bands (releasing May 19, 2020), explore the theme of women whose faith triumphs over trials. A women’s Bible study leader for over 21 years, her devotionals and poetry have appeared at ChristianDevotions.us, the Stitches Thru Time blog, Inspire a Fire, and in “The Secret Place.” She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America, Historical Writers of America, and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. Norma is a former RN who lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband of 44 years. They have two adult children. To connect with her, you can follow her blog, or join her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Goodreads, BookBub, or Amazon.