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In 2 Chronicles 20 we are given an interesting story about three nations on their way to destroy Israel and drive them out of the land. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, was scared for his people when he caught wind of this massive army coming after them. The way it reads, they were no match for them at all.
Jehoshaphat turned to God in his distress and prayed a prayer for his people, calling on the faithfulness of God and his care for his people. God responds to Jehoshaphat’s prayer and this is part of that response. “You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.”
This is a statement that fits right in with the New Testament instruction to believers. We face a relentless enemies in this life that we live. It may even feel overwhelming at times; however, we are not to be a people who cower in fear. We are to be fearless, we are to get up and march out onto the battlefield and know that when we have the faith to march out there, the Lord will be with us. May you be fearless in the face of your enemy and stand firm knowing that God is fighting with you and for you.
Steven McFadden
5th and Pine church of Christ
Rector, AR