This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
What are you afraid of today? What battle are you fighting tonight that's got you all wrapped up?
Whatever it is you know that God already has it all under control.
He. Has. Got. You. Covered!
2 Chronicles 20:12
O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.”
Are you feeling powerless against what you are going through? Well so did the King and his armies. they didn't know what to do in their own power so they called on the One who could help them. And they worshipped!
2 Chronicles 20:18-22
18 Then
King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the
people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the Lord. 19 Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.
20 Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, “Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.”
21 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang:
20 Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, “Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.”
21 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang:
“Give thanks to the Lord;
his faithful love endures forever!”
his faithful love endures forever!”
22 At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves.
Notice what verse 22 says...At the very moment they begin to sing and give praise...WOW! At that moment the LORD came through! He caused things to happen! They won their battle!!
I'm thinking that if we would do that we just might be surprised at what the LORD will do for us! We all fight battles and we all want to defeat our enemy...whom ever or what ever it is. So lets begin to praise and worship the Lord and see what happens.
If we do this we just may see how good He really is!
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good.
3 comments:
Hi Chelle,
Because I am not a "good" singer I have neglected this part of worship for so long, but God showed me how our heart changes towards Him as we sing out loud praises to Him...He truly fills our heart with joy and His presence is felt. So I need to do this especially when I don't feel much like singing, but that is when we need Him the most!
God is never late...always right on time too.
I am praying for you my dear sister...God is such a good Father, He sends the Holy Spirit to comfort us and take away all fear. We have an advantage as Christians when we face our battles we are never alone!
~God bless you~
Love and gentle((hugs)),
Lisa
I love that thought. God has got me covered. He's got my back. I feel better already. Thanks!
What an encouraging thought to go to sleep on -- He's got ME covered!
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